If we expand to many things, it could be anything. I'm sticking to those two in particular because I know they would have similar effects to what we see here. Viruses usually enter through the eyes if not breathed. I imagine it's the same with the protein. So the protein would affect the eyes and the respiratory system. Getting hit by weather weapons for the first time on parts of the East Coast could be affecting them too. I believe microwaves in particular increase permeability in the eyes.