15/08/2014

PHE Launch Investigation Into Salmonella Outbreak

An investigation has been launched into a Salmonella outbreak that had affected almost 156 people in England.

Public Health England (PHE) is leading the investigation and say that the illness, often linked to poultry or eggs, have been traced to a single source.

PHE say that 156 people have been affected in Hampshire, London, Cheshire and the West Midlands.

Dr Paul Cleary, a consultant epidemiologist who is leading the investigation said that they are making good progress and that they "hope to have move conclusive evidence shortly."

(MH/CD)

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