Alberta Health Services says that E. coli outbreak up to 190 confirmed cases, with 20 patients severely ill
Health Services says in a statement that as of Sunday, there were a total of 190 lab-confirmed cases connected to the outbreak which was declared nearly a week ago.It says there are currently 27 patients receiving care in hospital, and that 20 patients have been confirmed as having severe illness.Smith says in a social media post that she’s asked for the assessment of the outbreak “to ensure steps are taken to prevent this from happening in the future.
AHS said the 20 patients with severe illness are “stable and receiving appropriate care in hospital.” She said anyone who is concerned and starts to see symptoms in themselves or their children should call Alberta’s health services hotline at 811. Sunday’s statement from AHS said four of the 11 facilities have not had anyone who has tested positive for E. coli, including Fueling Brains Bridgeland, Little Oak Early Education, Almond Branch, and Braineer Academy.
Closure orders for the remaining seven facilities will be rescinded Tuesday, it said, adding that young children and staff will require clearance from health officials.