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Kent Schools Closure

13th July 2006

Hayes Primary School in Kent was closed on 30th June after a number of pupils tested positive for E.coli O157. To date there has been a total of 39 confirmed cases.

Two cases linked to Parklands Nursery, Bromley, have also been confirmed. The Health Protection Agency have stated that one of the nursery victims is a "close family contact" of a pupil at the primary school. Parklands Nursery closed voluntarily on 5th July.

Authorities are attempting to trace the source of the outbreak and the schools have been closed to allow thorough cleaning and reduce the possibility of person-to-person spread.

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Confirmed cases rise again to 288 in STEC O145 outbreak from what is thought to have been caused from salad leaves (lettuce) in sandwiches and wraps.

5th July 2024

Confirmed cases rise again to 288 in STEC O145 outbreak (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) from what is thought to have been caused from salad leaves (lettuce) in sandwiches and wraps. ... ...read on

Confirmed cases rise to 275 and one person sadly dies due to STEC O145 outbreak (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) from what is thought to have been caused from salad leaves (lettuce).

27th June 2024

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated in their press release of today 27... ...read on

Confirmed cases in E.coli O145 outbreak from salad leaves (lettuce) in sandwiches and wraps rise to 256 and may rise further.

21st June 2024

According to an update yesterday the 20th June 2024 from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) ,the number of confirmed ... ...read on

Two suppliers of Supermarket sandwiches and wraps recall products as a precaution after E.coli O145 outbreak. Reported cases rise to 211.

14th June 2024

Two suppliers of Supermarket sandwiches and wraps recall products as a precaution after E.coli O145 (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli often referred to as ... ...read on

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declares E.coli (STEC) Outbreak

6th June 2024

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised of a large outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O145, that currently appears to be spreading across the UK. This follow... ...read on

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