E. coli cases in Georgia
Health officials in Glynn County, Georgia have confirmed that they are investigating three E. coli cases. So far this year, 15 E. coli cases have been reported in Georgia, including the three cases under investigation. All three of the Glynn County cases involve adults - one who remains hospitalized, and who who were hospitalized, but have been released.
The Florida Times-Union reported on the potential outbreak:
"We're now waiting on results of more sophisticated testing to see if these three people were infected by the same source," said Saroyi Morris, environmental health director of the Coastal Health District.
They hope to receive those results early in the week."If we can determine where they got it, we can take steps to protect the community from further infection," Morris said.
According to the story, the first case was reported on July 12, and the other two were reported on August 6.
