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McDonald’s says slivered onions believe to be tied to E. Coli outbreak were distributed to 900 restaurants in 12 states
Read full article: McDonald’s says slivered onions believe to be tied to E. Coli outbreak were distributed to 900 restaurants in 12 statesMcDonald’s says they believe slivered onions supplied from a California-based produce company have been isolated as the likely cause of the E. Coli outbreak tied to the company’s Quarter Pounders.
Authorities investigating outbreak of Legionella in Fulshear’s Bonterra Community
Read full article: Authorities investigating outbreak of Legionella in Fulshear’s Bonterra CommunityFort Bend County Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) is investigating a recent outbreak of Legionella in a neighborhood in Fulshear.
COVID-19 outbreak at Missouri City nursing home kills 19
Read full article: COVID-19 outbreak at Missouri City nursing home kills 19MISSOURI CITY, Texas – Nearly 20 people died from COVID-19 at a nursing home in Missouri City. Fort Bend County reported there were 38 cases at Paradigm at First Colony nursing home, 19 deaths and 24 employees infected. Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford said she’s received “countless” calls regarding the care at the nursing home on Lexington Blvd. She sent a letter to the Texas Health and Human Services requesting notice of COVID-19 cases in Missouri City and procedures on how to address outbreaks. Missouri City does not have authority over the nursing home.
19 deaths, 100+ cases at Brenham nursing home, health officials say
Read full article: 19 deaths, 100+ cases at Brenham nursing home, health officials sayBRENHAM, Texas – A nursing and rehabilitation facility in Washington County has seen dozens of cases of coronavirus. As of Monday, 102 residents and staff members at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center tested positive for COVID-19, according to numbers posted on a county website. “The nursing home in town got hit really hard,” Dr. William Robert Loesch, the local health authority, said in a video update dated April 29. Karan Janes said her mother, Margie McCracken, 90, was a resident who died several days after learning she tested positive. We have implemented many protocols and procedures to reduce the risk to patients and staff at all of our facilities.