The Midland Health Board confirmed three cases of E.coli poisoning in Athlone, Co Westmeath, yesterday. One of the victims, a three-year-old child, is recovering in hospital. Two other cases of children suffering from the toxin were confirmed yesterday.
3 Athlone E.coli cases confirmed
The Midland Health Board confirmed three cases of E.coli poisoning in Athlone, Co Westmeath, yesterday
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