Media Release
E-coli Update
14.30 Hours Sunday 2nd October
Update by the Outbreak Control Team (Officers of the Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Bridgend Local Authorities, the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Health Board, the Food Standards Agency and the National Public Health Service of Wales)
New cases
At 10.00 hours today, 160 cases compatible with E coli O157 infection have been identified.
There are a total of 38 schools where exposure to the source has apparently resulted in infection. The Outbreak Control Team is confident that cases in the schools caught the infection before control measures were put in place.
Investigation
The investigations continue well both in the laboratories and with the gathering of statistical evidence.
The investigations are wide-ranging and painstaking.
Control measures
Control measures remain in place.
Communications
People with concerns regarding their health are advised to contact their GP or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
The Outbreak Control Team consists of the following organisations:
- Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- National Public Health Service for Wales
- Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Health Board
- Food Standards Agency
ENDS
For further information, please contact Chris Lines on 07866 634077.