Specialists from UKHSA South East are providing public health advice and working with Isle of Wight council and Hazelgrove Farm following reports of a number of people feeling unwell.
News OnTheWight has been informed that two people have been treated in hospital from the effects of gastroenteritis.
Symptoms:
Dr Kitty Mohan, Consultant in Health Protection at UKHSA South East, told News OnTheWight,
“Those affected have described symptoms including diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and a fever, although none have been seriously unwell.”
Advice
Dr Mohan added,
“Our advice to anyone affected is to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and stay away from work, clubs, swimming pools and other water and social activities until you have been symptom free for 48 hours to prevent any spread.
“If symptoms continue, please contact your GP and where possible provide a stool sample for testing.”
Have you been affected?
If you have been affected in any way, please contact the Environmental Health team at Isle of Wight council at 01983 823000.
Two discharged from hospital
A spokesperson for Isle of Wight NHS, told News OnTheWight,
“We did have two patients in, since discharged home.”
According to a source, local GPs have been informed, so they can look out for symptoms.
News OnTheWight have attempted contact Hazelgrove Farm earlier today, but has had no response.
