First Case Of Cholera Confirmed By Ministry

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tribune242.com - October 31st, 2012 - Maranda McBride, Lemuria Carter, Merrill Warkentin

Last night the Ministry of Health confirmed its first case of cholera. It said that although it continues to investigate, “there are no other reported cases of cholera in the Bahamas.”

The Ministry said that it “continues its heightened surveillance activities and other necessary precautions to identify cases and prevent the transmission of cholera in the Bahamas.”

It advised the public to use clean water, wash their hands regularly and otherwise maintain good hygienic practices to prevent cholera from developing and spreading.

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