People die of cholera after outbreak in Haiti hurricane

Haiti has been badly hit by a hurricane which has been named #HurricaneMatthew. Hundreds of people have died and the impoverished country is struggling to cope with a huge public health issue.

The rise in cholera cases has made officials warn that contaminated water and a lack of hygiene are putting more people at risk to water-borne diseases.

Hurricane in Florida destroys electricity for one million people

On Friday afternoon (EST), Hurricane Matthew hit parts of the northeast region on the coast of Florida,  after killing hundreds of people in the Caribbean. Two people have died so far due to the storm.