Gastroenteritis cases in Dominica has reduced significantly
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Share Sharing is caring! Gastroenteritis image. Photo credit: trialx.comThe number of gastroenteritis cases on the island has significantly reduced however health officials say precautionary measures should not stop.The Health Ministry reported of an outbreak of the communicable disease on the island two weeks ago, with a total of forty-one cases and warned of a possible increase if food safety requirements were not adhered to.However Communicable Diseases Surveillance officer in the Ministry of Health Dr. Shaludin Ahmed has reported that the figure has reduced significantly.“The number went down to fifteen which is much lower than the previous two weeks. In the previous two weeks we had 33 and 36 but the general public should maintain hand hygiene; the frequent washing of hands before eating food and after coming from the washroom. Drinking clean water is essential. If people do not know how to prepare clean drinking water they can contact us and we will show them how to do so,” he said.Dr. Shaludin is also encouraging persons to learn how to prepare oral hydration fluid in the event of diarrhea.“If anyone is suffering from a diarrhea disease, medical care is essential. Persons should also bring stool samples to the hospital,” he added.Dominica Vibes News