UPDATE: Estill Co. Salmonella Outbreak
ESTILL Co. Ky, (WTVQ) – Kentucky Public Health and Estill County Health Departments continue to work together with local hospital and healthcare providers in regards to the ongoing salmonella outbreak.
The Estill Health Department said they have collected food samples, and tests are ongoing in the state lab to try and find the source.
As of February 16th, the numbers are as follows:
- 75 reported gastrointestinal illnesses
- 51 confirmed positive test results for salmonella
- Numerous test results pending
- 11 hospitalizations related to salmonella
If you have a question regarding this case, you can contact your local health department at 606-723-5181.
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