California: Shigella outbreak in Santa Clara County homeless
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The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department and partners continue to respond to an outbreak of Shigella among individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. As of Monday morning, nine people have tested positive for Shigella associated with this outbreak investigation, six of them were hospitalized, and 21 more suspected cases in the county have been identified. Public Health is working with the City of San José and additional partners to prevent more people from becoming sick and to connect those who are sick to care. Public Health continues to provide guidance about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, restroom sanitation, and safe food practices to partners working in and around encampments.
California: Shigella outbreak in Santa Clara County homeless
California: Shigella outbreak in Santa Clara…
California: Shigella outbreak in Santa Clara County homeless
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department and partners continue to respond to an outbreak of Shigella among individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. As of Monday morning, nine people have tested positive for Shigella associated with this outbreak investigation, six of them were hospitalized, and 21 more suspected cases in the county have been identified. Public Health is working with the City of San José and additional partners to prevent more people from becoming sick and to connect those who are sick to care. Public Health continues to provide guidance about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, restroom sanitation, and safe food practices to partners working in and around encampments.