The number of confirmed cases of gastroenteritis in Aragon reaches 446, making it the most serious in Spain

The Ministry of Health of the Government of Aragon reports two new cases of gastroenteritis in Tarazona, has reached 446, is caused by the presence of protozoa Cryptosporidium In the water.

Most of those affected were in Tarazona, except for eight people in the neighboring town of Novaras.On the other hand, the municipalities of Los Fayos and Torreras also expanded due to the discovery of supply and use restrictions Parasitic cysts No cases of gastroenteritis have been reported in the stretch of the Quailes River where they draw water.

As a precautionary measure, we have contacted neighboring autonomous regions Navarre and Castile and Leon. Likewise, investigations into where and how the water contamination occurred continue as this has been identified as a transmission channel.

The Minister of Health of the Government of Aragon, José Luis Bancalero, reported this Monday a new measure to detect the focus of the gastroenteritis outbreak, which passed Divide the Quails River Let’s analyze the entire journey.

This was decided following a meeting at City Hall on Monday Tarazonaconcentrated in cities with the largest number of gastroenteritis outbreaks caused by the presence of protozoa Cryptosporidium in the water supply network.

Bancalero declined to reveal the exact coordinates where the measurements were taken. sample It was emphasized that it is possible that the water will be collected on the same day, and after the results are obtained, new collection points will be designed based on the results.

In addition to the Minister of Health, the meeting was also attended by Pedro Antonio Jaray, Mayor of Tarazona; Nuria Gayán, Director of Public Health; Luis Estaún, Director of the Aragon Water Institute; Food Quality and Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of the Government of Aragon Enrique Novales, Technical Advisor of the General Directorate; Carlos Arrazola, Water Commissioner of the Ebro Hydrological Federation; and representatives of the National Guard.

Bancalero highlighted the “responsiveness” of the Aragonese government and the Tarazona City Council since the first case of the gastroenteritis outbreak was reported on September 11.

Mayor Tarazona emphasized work together Since the beginning of the epidemic, “communication and coordination” have been taking place every day between the agencies, especially with the Aragonese government.

“As soon as we detect the presence of the outbreak pathogen in patient analysis, the population will be notified,” Bancalero recalled. So residents of Tarazona were informed two weeks ago Don’t drink tap water and taking a series of precautionary measures, such as boiling water for several minutes before use, which was extended to Novalas, Torreras and Los Fa in the last week due to the discovery of parasite cysts at water points. Yos and other neighboring towns. Supplied.

Regarding the new measures to be taken in the investigation aimed at identifying the source of water pollution, the Minister of Health pointed out that coordination with the health department is required ebro hydrographic union

(CHE), and the National Guard was able to reach the entire river.

On the other hand, Bancalero reports that the actions taken by the Nature Conservation Agency and the National Guard Nature Conservation Service (SEPRONA) have not resulted in any signs “virtually since their creation” no illegal activities Nor any weird emissions that could lead to water contamination.