There is an outbreak of a gastro-like illness – vomiting and diarrhoea – in the North West District, which has so far claimed the lives of two children, according to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Shamdeo Persaud, who said that the presence of a high level of the E. coli bacteria in the water being used by residents might be the cause.
As a precaution there will a public awareness campaign dubbed ‘Safe Water’ alert to advise residents to boil water before use.
In a telephone interview with Stabroek News,
