The UK Health Security Agency has been unable to trace source of Salmonella infection meaning holidaymakers need to take care
The authorities have not yet traced the source of a serious outbreak of illness which has hit travellers coming back from Turkey. An investigation was launched after almost 250 cases of gastrointestinal illness were found by the NHS among people who have been on holiday, according to the latest figures.
The probe which was launched after 241 confirmed cases were found discovered that many of the people had been staying in ‘all inclusive’ hotels where food was laid on for everyone in buffets. Now in a new update the UKHSA said that the source has still not been found - meaning any travellers should take extra care.
The UKHSA managed to get full detailed travel information for 93 of the cases and said they: “Report staying in a number of different hotels in Turkey and most cases report eating a wide variety of different foods within their hotel resort as part of an all-inclusive holiday package.” A spokesman for the UKHSA said: “As the source of illness has not been identified and investigations are ongoing, UKHSA is reminding people of simple steps they can take to reduce the risk of contracting gastrointestinal infections while travelling abroad including washing hands thoroughly, especially after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food.
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