UNUSUAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS

OTTAWA: Canada said on Wednesday that an employee of the country’s diplomatic mission in Havana is receiving medical attention after becoming the 13th person to be affected by “unusual” health troubles. The affected, who have reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches and inability to concentrate, include diplomats posted to the Canadian embassy in Cuba’s capital and some of their family members. “To date, no cause has been identified,” Global Affairs Canada said in a statement. “A decision has been made to allow staff currently posted to Cuba to return to Canada, if they wish,” the statement added. – dpa