Child Pricks Self on Syringe as Vienna Drug Zone Sparks Public Health Concerns

A 5-year-old pricked herself on a used syringe in Vienna's Mariahilf district, where a temporary drug protection zone is in effect until 8 November. Residents report rising public drug use, though district officials call the measure a success. The incident highlights public-health and safety risks amid an ongoing urban drug-policy experiment.

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