Over 500 in South Africa sickened in outbreak linked to poor water quality
- JOHANNESBURG -- Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.
- Authorities this week issued a warning to communities east of the capital, Pretoria, to stop drinking water from their taps after 408 people including children fell ill and were treated at various health facilities.
- Like other cities in the country, the capital and its suburbs have long had issues with the cleanliness of the region's water, and it remains a contentious p
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- JOHANNESBURG -- Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.
- Authorities this week issued a warning to communities east of the capital, Pretoria, to stop drinking water from their taps after 408 people including children fell ill and were treated at various health facilities.
- Like other cities in the country, the capital and its suburbs have long had issues with the cleanliness of the region's water, and it remains a contentious p
Sources: ABC News