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Reported Cases of gastroenteritis in Saint Lucia reaches outbreak levels

Published: June 6, 2024, 10:21 p.m.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, is issuing this statement to inform the general public of the noted increase in gastroenteritis cases presenting to health care facilities throughout the island. For this year, to date over 700 cases of gastroenteritis have been recorded, a 30% increase in the numbers recorded for last year at this time. 5% of these cases have been admitted to and treated in hospital.\\xa0

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