Three Calgary daycares affected by an E. coli outbreak have reopened after being closed for a week. The outbreak, which has resulted in 231 lab-confirmed cases, led to the hospitalization of 26 patients, including both children and adults. 11 patients have been discharged from the hospital, while 21 children have been diagnosed with hemolytic uremic …
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her condolences and support to E.coli patients and their families on Sunday, nearly a week after the outbreak was declared. Currently, there are 190 confirmed cases linked to the outbreak, and 27 children remain hospitalized. Seven patients have been discharged. According to Alberta Health Services, 20 patients have developed severe …
Federal Health Minster Mark Holland stated that the government is prepared to assist Alberta if necessary as reports of an E.coli outbreak in multiple daycares in Calgary continue to increase. As of Friday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reported 142 lab-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak, with 26 children in stable condition at the hospital. On …
More cases continue to be linked to the Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak. And while some parents are having to watch as their kids are being hospitalized, other parents are taking action to seek restitution. On Friday, Alberta Health Services said there were 142 lab-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak and 26 kids were stable …
More than 100 individuals have been connected to the recent E. coli outbreak that resulted in the closure of 11 daycares in Calgary and the surrounding area. Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Thursday that there are now 128 confirmed cases of the outbreak, up from 96 the previous day. Hospitals are seeing an increase …
A groundbreaking study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness can be attributed to a new strain of E. coli. The research, published recently, found that a specific variant of the bacteria, commonly associated with leafy greens, has been the root cause of continuing …
A recent study has revealed that your Apple Watch or Fitbit wristband may be harboring harmful bacteria that can lead to fever, diarrhea, and a weakened immune system. The study found that E. coli and Staphylococcus spp, which can cause pneumonia, were present on a variety of wristband materials including plastic, rubber, cloth, leather, and …
A tragic incident occurred in Tennessee when a toddler lost their life due to a bacterial infection transmitted by goats at a petting zoo. Alongside the child, fourteen other individuals, including parents, contracted the food poisoning bug from the Lucky Ladd Farm in Eagleville, a small town near Nashville, in June 2022. The two-year-old who …