(0610 CR M17)NO E. COLI CASE REPORTED
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(0610 CR M17)NO E. COLI CASE REPORTED
From Xinhua News Agency: (0610 CR M17)NO E. COLI CASE REPORTED DATELINE: JUNE 10, 2011 LENGTH: 00:00:46 VO/PICS China said on Friday that no case of E. coli has been reported in the country. Spokesman for the Ministry of Health told a press conference that there was a relatively low risk of an outbreak of E. coli since the country imports only a limited amount of fresh vegetables. However, the spokesman warned of the potential of infected people arriving in the country from Europe. E. Coli is a virulent strain of gut bacterium that can result in stomach aches, diarrhea, and strokes. In extreme cases, it can result in coma or kidney failure. It has sickened more than 2,800 in Germany, the worst affected country. A total of 27 people have died, with 26 in Germany and one in Sweden. Powered by www.newslook.com
The Video News Portal | June 10, 2011
