Via CTV Vancouver Island News: Herring eggs, water samples collected on Vancouver Island test positive for cholera. Excerpt and then a comment:
Officials from the First Nations Health Authority and Island Health have confirmed what many suspected following a rare, small outbreak of cholera on Vancouver Island.
Island Health said that herring eggs and water samples collected from the areas of French Creek and Qualicum Bay have tested positive for Vibrio cholerae bacteria after several people contracted the illness. There have been no further confirmed cases of infection since late March, when up to four people contracted cholera after eating herring eggs harvested from the affected areas.
Island Health says it's currently unknown whether the confirmation of cholera-causing bacteria in the area will affect future harvesting of herring eggs.
An investigation into the infections is ongoing and additional information will be provided when it's available, Island Health said.
The organization is recommending those who have harvested herring eggs from French Creek and Qualicum Bay dispose of them in a secure garbage can and avoid feeding them to pets or animals.
While the First Nations Health Authority has posted an update on its site, Island Health has not. So far we have no information on the strain of cholera involved in this outbreak.
