Canada: E-Coli
update from Health Unit
Posted By New Release
Posted 27
mins ago
Source of Article: http://www.nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1252724 There is now a total of 131 cases
of which 22 are lab confirmed for E coli O157:H7, and 22 people are still
under investigation. At this time we believe the outbreak is localized to The people who are ill range from 1 to 84 years old. Symptoms of illness
from E. coli O157:H7 include diarrhea which may be bloody, stomach cramps,
and/or vomiting and possibly a fever. Anyone suffering with these symptoms is
advised to seek medical attention. Dr. Catherine Whiting, Medical Officer of Health, stresses “that people
who are ill with E.coli must take precautions to prevent the spread of
the bacteria to other people. Thorough hand washing, using soap and hot
running water, particularly after toileting, before any food contact, or changing
diapers is a must”. The Health Unit reinforces that if you work in a daycare, health care
facility or in the food service industry, you should stay home if you are
sick and take extra precautions before returning to work. To avoid spreading
the bacteria at your workplace, you should have a doctor’s note that states
your lab results are negative. If you are sick currently with E coli O157:H7,
please stay at home and take recommended precautions. In addition to thorough hand washing the following precautions are
recommended: |
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