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| Situation Update No. 11 Ref.no.: EH-20091217-24200-GBR
Situation Update No. 11
On 2009-12-28 at 04:56:05 [UTC]
Event: Epidemic Hazard
Location: United Kingdom Scotland Glasgow
Number of Deads: 3 person(s)
Number of Infected: 1 person(s)
Situation: Initial tests for potentially deadly anthrax poisoning on a heroin user in Carlisle have proven negative. Blood tests were carried out after he showed symptoms of the illness that had already claimed the lives of at least two injecting drug users in Glasgow. Initial laboratory tests conducted over the weekend have not shown the presence of anthrax in his system. A plea for vigilance was issued to drug users about a potentially contaminated batch of heroin. Dr John Ashton, director of public health at NHS Cumbria, said today: "This is encouraging news but injecting drug users in Cumbria should not let their guard down. “Anyone who injects drugs and experiences any unusual symptoms such as swelling or pain at the injection site should seek medical help immediately as anthrax can be lethal.” Police have stressed that taking drugs at any time is dangerous. Detectives have urged anyone with information about drug dealing in Cumbria to contact them on 0845 3300247 or Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111. |  | | | |
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