3 Athlone E.coli cases confirmed

The Midland Health Board confirmed three cases of E.coli poisoning in Athlone, Co Westmeath, yesterday

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.

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