Cause of food poisoning at Cayman Islands school still not known
- Avoid contact with those who are ill.
- Keep sick children out of schools/nurseries; stay away from work until 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped.
- Wash your hands often, especially if you care for a sick person. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use alcohol- based hand cleaner especially after using the toilet. You can also use antiseptics such as Dettol or Savlon.
- Do not share towels, cups, or food with sick persons.
- For more information, call the Public Health Department on 244-2632 or 244-2621, or Faith Hospital on 948-2243. For sanitation advice, call the Department of Environmental Health on 949-6696 in Grand Cayman, or 948-2321 on the Brac.
- Wash for at least 15 seconds. Don’t just wipe. Scrub well.
- Rinse, letting the water run down your fingers, not up your wrists.
- Dry your hands well. Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the door.
- Always wash your hands before handling food. Handle the food as little as possible. Serve food fresh and if any is left over, store it correctly in a refrigerator. Do not ask people to visit you for a meal or drink while there is anyone with gastroenteritis in the house.
- If your work involves looking after children, sick or elderly people, or involves handling food, you must STAY OFF WORK while you are ill.
- All staff should be excluded from work until 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped.
- Children should also stay away from school/nursery until 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped.
Published September 13, 2015
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