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health1 year ago

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to St. Louis School Events Escalates

An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to two off-campus events has affected 69 individuals associated with Rockwood Summit High School in St. Louis County, up from 19 cases reported the previous day. Health officials suspect contaminated lettuce as the common factor, with the outbreak not yet contained due to potential person-to-person transmission. The school is not the source, and efforts are underway to clean the campus. Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, with some cases leading to serious complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

via Food Safety News|
#ecoli#foodcontamination#health
health1 year ago

E. coli Outbreak Linked to St. Louis High School Event Under Investigation

An E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has been reported among students and parents associated with Rockwood Summit High School in St. Louis County, following an off-campus event. As of November 14, 19 individuals have been affected, with some cases confirmed through laboratory tests. Health officials urge those with symptoms to seek medical attention, as E. coli can cause severe complications, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can be life-threatening. The investigation into the specific event linked to the outbreak is ongoing.

via Food Safety News|
#ecoli#health#outbreak
health-policy2 years ago

"St. Louis Reverses Course on Mask Mandate for City Employees Amid Fluctuating Respiratory Illness Rates"

St. Louis city officials rescinded a mask mandate for city workers shortly after its implementation due to pressure from Missouri Governor Mike Parson's office, who has consistently opposed such mandates. The initial decision for the mandate was based on a rise in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, RSV, and flu cases, but was met with skepticism due to conflicting data and public reception. The city now "strongly recommends" masking indoors rather than enforcing a mandate.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
##covid19#health-policy
health2 years ago

"St. Louis Reverses Mask Mandate for City Employees Amid Surging Illness Cases"

St. Louis City briefly implemented a mask mandate for city employees due to a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, including a 455% rise in flu cases and higher COVID hospitalizations, before quickly changing the policy to a strong recommendation instead of a mandate. Health officials, noting milder cases of illness, continue to emphasize the importance of vaccinations, distancing, and mask-wearing to prevent the spread of diseases. St. Louis County has reinstated a mask mandate for healthcare workers in direct contact with patients and is monitoring the situation for potential policy changes.

via First Alert 4|
##covid19#fluseason
health-and-science2 years ago

"St. Louis Revises Mask Policy Amid Fluctuating COVID and Flu Case Trends"

St. Louis has joined Los Angeles, New York City, and other regions in reinstating mask mandates for city employees, citing rising flu cases, RSV positive tests, and COVID hospitalizations. However, the article criticizes the decision as politically driven and not based on scientific evidence, referencing a Cochrane Library review that found no substantial evidence supporting the effectiveness of masks in preventing respiratory viruses. The author argues that local data from St. Louis does not support the efficacy of mask mandates, suggesting that the policy is a result of ideological beliefs rather than scientific findings.

via Outkick|
##covid19#health-and-science
health2 years ago

"St. Louis Mandates Masks for City Employees Amid Flu and COVID Surge"

St. Louis City Hall has reinstated an indoor mask mandate for city workers in response to a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, aiming to reduce transmission and protect hospital systems. The health department's recommendation for universal masking exceeds CDC guidelines for areas with "medium" risk, like St. Louis. The move has sparked criticism from conservative media figures, with some hoping for state intervention against the mandate.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
##covid19#flu
health2 years ago

"Respiratory Illnesses Surge Post-Holidays, Prompting Mask Mandates and Concerns"

In the St. Louis area, there is an uptick in COVID-19 and flu cases, but hospital officials are not overly concerned, viewing the situation as a return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Despite the increase in respiratory virus cases, including RSV, rhinovirus, and enterovirus, the impact on healthcare systems is less severe than in previous years, largely due to vaccinations and prior exposure to the virus. Hospitals are busy, but wait times are typical for the season. New immunizations against RSV for infants and vaccines for pregnant women are now more available, potentially mitigating the spread. Public awareness and preventative measures learned during the pandemic are also contributing to better management of the spread of respiratory illnesses.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
##covid19#fluseason
crime-and-legal2 years ago

"New Year's Celebratory Gunfire Leads to Injuries, Keeps Police on Alert in Kansas City"

In St. Louis, police were inundated with calls reporting shots fired as part of New Year's Eve celebrations, despite such celebratory gunfire being illegal in the city. Missouri allows counties and municipalities to set their own laws regarding celebratory gunfire, and a bill to criminalize the act statewide, known as Blair's Law, was vetoed by Governor Mike Parson. A National Library of Medicine study indicates that since 1985, at least 118 people in the U.S. have suffered injuries from celebratory gunfire incidents.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|
##blairslaw#celebratorygunfire
crime2 years ago

St. Louis Mass Shooting Suspects Identified in Newly Released Photos.

Police in St. Louis are searching for suspects and witnesses in connection with a shooting that left one teenager dead and ten others injured. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released photos of four people wanted in connection with the investigation. Two are described as gunmen, one is described as a friend of a gunman and the other is considered a witness. The shooting occurred during a party in an office space and shell casings from AR-15-style rifles and other firearms were found at the scene.

via KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis|
#crime#investigation#police