E. Coli Bacteria

• E. coli infection can act like ‘acid on the intestinal wall,’ expert says

  A recent E. coli outbreak in multiple daycare centres across Calgary has led to more than a dozen children hospitalized, with some requiring dialysis.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023
  
• 2 Selwyn Township beaches posted as unsafe for swimming: health unit

  Jones Beach and Lakefield Park beach both have tested for high levels of E. coli bacteria.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2020
  
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• Not washing hands after pooping is spreading E. coli ‘superbug’: study

  The most likely way for the bacteria to spread is from one person's fecal particles reaching the mouth of another, a new study says.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2019
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• Number of E.coli cases in Newfoundland and Labrador outbreak rises to 24

  The department issued an advisory on Friday saying 22 cases had been confirmed in the province over the previous week.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2019
• Hazardous E. coli bacteria levels force closure of Kits Beach once again

  Nearly two weeks after it was reopened for swimming, Vancouver's Kits Beach has been closed to swimmers once again.

  Aug 12, 2019
• Boil water advisory in effect for several Longueuil streets

  The City of Longueuil has issued a boil water advisory for the Fatima area after laboratory tests showed E.coli bacteria in a water sample.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2019
• Boil water advisory issued for Dorion

  A boil water advisory was issued for Dorion residents Tuesday, just as an unrelated advisory issued Sunday was lifted for Vaudreuil residents.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2016
• Boil water advisory extended in Sainte-Julie, Varennes and Saint-Amable

  A boil water advisory issued Sunday for the municipalities of Sainte-Julie, Varennes and Saint-Amamble will be maintained at least until Wednesday.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2016
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• Brain-eating amoeba found in soak spot in US National Park

  Tests recently confirmed the amoeba in Grand Teton's Kelly Warm Spring, a popular spot for locals to take the edge off a mountain-country chill.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2016
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• OK Falls Irrigation District believes E. coli result is false positive

  The irrigation district said it isn't taking any chances which is why they are treating the boil water notice seriously.

  Jul 29, 2016