Albertans need to see much more from her government and public-health leaders regarding what’s likely the largest outbreak of E. coli in the province’s history
The outbreak of E. coli 0157, or Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, is likely the largest inhistory – and one of the worst in Canada. It can hit the very young hard. As of Wednesday, there were 21 children in the hospital, with 14 other patients already discharged. Twenty patients have been confirmed to have a potentially life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Seven of those patients are on dialysis.
“The priority was first and foremost getting people looked after and then to provide the public with a fulsome update on the situation,” the clarifying statement read. That’s why the appearance of Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, Mr. Turton and Dr. Joffe on Tuesday was so necessary, even as a visual, to convey the seriousness of the E. coli outbreak.
There will be more public-health tests of her government. Ms. Smith wants to put the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, but parents are bracing for another fall of respiratory disease and a new COVID-19 variant. How her United Conservative Party government responds with public health in mind – actions such as campaigns encouraging vaccinations – will be another question.
Alberta’s Opposition NDP is calling for immediately to a full and public inquiry. And if there’s one thing that has to unite people of all political stripes, we can hope it’s food-handling safeguards for toddlers.
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