Salmonella Outbreak Traced Back Water Supply

Colorado Salmonella  It has been confirmed that the Alamosa water system is the cause of an outbreak of salmonella that has made hundreds of people sick in ...
by Associated Press
Published: Mon, March 24, 2008 - 2:46 am CST Last Updated: Mon, March 24, 2008 - 2:48 am CST
ALAMOSA, Colo. (AP) - The number of suspected salmonella cases
linked to an outbreak in Alamosa, Colorado, has now topped 200.
Of 216 reported cases so far, 68 have been confirmed by lab
results. A spokesman for Jefferson County says nine people have
been hospitalized, but that it's believed all but one have been
released.
Health officials believe the municipal water system is the
source of the problem; the plan is start flushing it with a
chlorine solution beginning Tuesday.
State health and emergency officials have worked with dozens of
companies to provide residents with bottled water, but they're
hoping to save most of the bottles for schools. Residents are being
told to bring large containers to distribution centers around town
to be filled with safe water.


Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Brewton Teacher Busted During…

17 Total Comments
Brewton Teacher Busted During Drug Sting Police say a Brewton Elementary School teacher was arrested… more »

Alabama Ethics Commission Found…

6 Total Comments
Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak A national survey says Alabama is one of only three states… more »

Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by…

10 Total Comments
Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by Shooting Prichard police say a 1-year-old girl and her father were… more »

Customers Chase After Bank Robber

5 Total Comments
Customers Chase After Bank Robber Police say Sean Mitchell robbed the M & M Bank on Bienville… more »

Revenue Commission Missing 20k

4 Total Comments
Revenue Commission Missing 20k The News 5 Investigative team has confirmed that about 20,000… more »