Four children who attend a Welsh school are now part of an investigation into E.coli infections. Public Health Wales said that two children have confirmed E.coli infection and now a further two "probable" cases are being investigated.
The children attend Ysgol Pen Barras in Ruthin as well as the Miri Meithrin setting in Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd. No outbreak has been declared as of yet.
Parents were first told of the infection two weeks ago, and the nursery was temporarily closed as children were invited to provide stool samples to PHW who are investigating the cases alongside Denbighshire County Council.
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Richard Firth, consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales said: “Parents and guardians of children who may have had contact with the cases at this setting have been contacted and advised on infection prevention and control measures and what steps to take if their child develops symptoms.
“There is currently no evidence to suggest the illness has been transmitted or acquired in either setting. STEC infections can be serious and often cause severe diarrhoea, sometimes with blood in it, abdominal cramps and fever.
“Anyone unwell with diarrhoea or vomiting should stay away from school, nursery or work until they are advised by a medical professional that they are well enough to return, or they are free from symptoms for at least 48 hours. If you have concerns about your health, you should contact your GP or NHS Direct Wales by calling on 0845 46 47.”
