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Secondary cases of E. coli grow in aftermath of Calgary outbreak: Alberta Health Services
Daycares not served by shared kitchen closed due to what is believed to be secondary spread There are now 348 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli in the city following an outbreak at Calgary daycares, Alberta Health Services said in an update Monday. That figure includes 27 lab-confirmed secondary cases, which is an increase of four since Saturday, said the emailed statement from the provincial health body. This comes after an outbreak of the shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which can cause serious issues. The outbreak has sent children to hospital and some areRead more
‘Violent conflict’ in Calgary involving 150 people may be linked to clashes within Eritrean community: police
11 people taken to hospital, EMS said Calgary police say they’re investigating a “violent conflict” between two groups involving around 150 people Saturday night that may be linked to clashes within the Eritrean community. Police responded to an incident in northeast Falconridge at around 5 p.m. Saturday after reports of two groups with opposing views engaged in violence. They said they believe up to 150 people were involved, and many were brandishing weapons. Supt. Cliff O’Brien said police were prepared with additional resources in the event of clashes like those seen elsewhere in the country.Read more