Sick 36 people, phones at NIJZ burn
According to the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), 36 people have become ill with contaminated water in Ljubljana’s Maximarket, mostly employees and some parties. More than 70 people called on telephone numbers opened at NIJZ on Thursday. According to an epidemiologist Eve grilc have opened three telephone lines for this purpose.
According to those responsible, the cause of the outbreak of viral intestinal diseases was fecal contamination of drinking water in the internal plumbing in the Maximarket business facility. It is not yet known how this has happened. In recent days, several employees in nearby buildings, including MPs in the National Assembly and NLB employees have been sued on weakness problems, and according to our information, some employees of Cankarjev dom have become ill.
The NIJZ has already received an analysis of the first striped stool, from which a suspicion of crazy infection indicates, and also indicates the presence of sapovirus and bacteria E. coli, the epidemiologist explained Eva Grilc. These cause short -term but intense vomiting, diarrhea, and can also be fever. Therefore, the patient suggests that they be treated at home, provide adequate hydration and replacement of electrolytes.
If you might be sick
“However, if it is a more serious clinical picture, for example, it is such a loss of body fluids that cannot be replaced, medical attention should be sought. If the holidays are unavailable now due to the holidays, assistance in the medical service or the emergency room is seeking help, « Grilčeva advises. This is especially true for people who are more susceptible or more sensitive to digestive problems, which are young children, chronic patients and the elderly.
For the time being, hospitals do not notice an increased visit, but « anyone else can appear today or tomorrow, » Grilc said. According to her, problems can occur a few days after ingestion of contaminated water or food and usually last for several days. Otherwise, the Maximarket manager told them that he follows the NIJZ recommendations.
According to words Paul Pollaka With the NIJZ, water is currently in dispute, so it is also difficult to provide safe food. “The most exposed are salads and similar dishes that are eaten raw, or sliced fruit, which was most likely sliced with a knife that was contaminated or washed in contaminated water. However, foods that are packed are not problematic, « Pollak of the NIJZ explained.
What’s more: to individuals who have had digestive problems since April 12 and purchased or consumed food from the food facilities during this time, they advise to call for telephone number 01/586 39 31 for further instructions.
Completely closed two outlets
The Food, Veterinary and Plant Protection Administration on Wednesday conducted inspections at pubs connected to the water supply system of the Maximarket business facility. Thus, at the Maximarket Food Store, the sale of pre -packed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables is being sold, all other so -called open departments do not operate. Maxi Brunch Cafe and my Maxi dumplings are closed, and in the Dobnik chocolate studio they sell only pre -packed foods.
“The establishments that are operating have provided an alternative source of health -appropriate drinking water, which allows for a limited extent. The establishments will operate on the above extent until the normal establishment of the supply of health -appropriate drinking water, « they explain at the Food Safety Administration. As they say, health inadequate drinking water is only in the lists listed, and everyone else is connected to another water source and can operate without any restrictions.
