RSOE EDIS: Russia - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.01.31

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2010-01-31 12:39:47 - Epidemic Hazard - Russia EDIS CODE: EH-20100131-24751-RUS Date & Time: 2010-01-31 12:39:47 [UTC] Area: Russia, Far-East, , Magadan Not confirmed information! Description: Over 200 children, most of them younger than three years, have been hospitalized with acute intestinal infection in the Magadan Region in the Russian Far East, reported on Sunday. Doctors believe the children were poisoned after eating imported fruits - bananas, apples and citruses - largely supplied from China. Local health authorities are taking measures to contain the spread of the virus. Doctors say the virus has affected whole families in the area, with children hit hardest. The infection is likely to subside in spring when navigation will allow domestic food supplies into the subarctic region. The name of Hazard: Acute intestinal infection Species: Human Posted:2010-01-31 12:39:47 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu