28 Dec 2017 | 09:34 AM UTC
Belize: Gastroenteritis outbreak nationwide
Cases of gastroenteritis on the rise nationwide in Belize; take hygienic precautions (wash hands frequently, etc.)
Event
On Wednesday, December 27, the Belizean Ministry of Health issued an alert warning of an increase in cases of gastroenteritis (stomach bug) throughout the country. The ministry is advising healthy people to take hygienic precautions, such as frequent and thorough hand washing, and individuals presenting symptoms - such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever - to seek immediate medical attention.
Advice
Individuals in Belize are advised to take the necessary precautions.