“Not from this preliminary result alone.

We’re assessing his exposure and clinical findings separately.”

The report did not tell us who put it there.

It did not demonstrate that every symptom had been caused by it.

It established a serious finding that required further investigation and care.

The name and practical handling details weren’t things Noah needed discussed beside his bed.

The team kept that information in the clinical and investigation process.

I asked whether the cup could have been contaminated before arriving.