As of Sunday, there are 190 lab-confirmed cases linked to the E.coli outbreak and 27 kids are in hospital. Seven patients were discharged from hospital.
sent “thoughts and prayers” to E.coli patients and their families on Sunday almost one week after the outbreak was declared.outbreak and 27 kids are in hospital. Seven patients were discharged from hospital.said 19 patients have been confirmed to have severe illness and hemolytic uremic syndrome , a rare disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting functions of people.
Rizzuti also said a small number of kids require dialysis and dialysis machines were brought in from other AHS sites in case they are needed in the coming days.“I’m sending my thoughts and prayers to all the children who’ve contracted E. coli in the recent outbreak. My heart also goes out to the families of these little ones.
“I want to express my gratitude to our exceptional frontline staff at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, the Peter Lougheed Centre and South Health Campus. Each location now has a dedicated clinic to monitor symptomatic patients.” My thoughts and prayers are with every child and family that has been affected by the E. coli outbreak in Calgary.
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