One dead after suspected gastro outbreak at Baramita

A child is dead and 60 persons have had to seek medical attention for gastroenteritis-like symptoms at Baramita, Region One, but Public Minister Dr George Norton says the situation is “under control.”

Stabroek News was told by a regional official that a baby is the only fatality so far.

The Government Information Agency (GINA) said yesterday that the Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring the community after several cases of vomiting and diarrhea were detected in the area. It said the symptoms have