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Salmonella outbreak in Accomack County linked to a Private Event
7 months ago •source wavy.com
Virginia, United States
A salmonella outbreak linked to a private event in Accomack County has resulted in 52 individuals seeking emergency medical care at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. The outbreak, which began on Sunday 27th, has overwhelmed the hospital's 13-bed emergency room capacity.Health officials have identified the source of the outbreak as a large family reunion that was not catered. The event's attendees reported symptoms consistent with foodborne illness, prompting a surge in emergency room visits.
The outbreak was discovered after multiple attendees of the family reunion reported symptoms of foodborne illness. The Virginia Department of Health conducted tests on 10 individuals, confirming six cases of salmonella and four cases of campylobacter, with two test results still pending. Public health officials are continuing to investigate the outbreak to prevent further cases.
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