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Spike in crypto cases prompts Health Department warning ERIN MAMO
ryptosporidiosis, an unflattering infection that causes nausea and diarrhoea, is on the rise in the Blue Mountains. With the region experiencing high temperatures this summer, swimming pool temperatures have also been much warmer, which is the perfect breeding ground for the parasitic infection. In the last eight weeks, 20 cases of the infection, commonly known as crypto, have been recorded in the Blue Mountains and Nepean area, compared to just six recorded this time last year. Director of Public Health at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), Brad Forssman, said the recent hot weather has seen more people swimming in pools or visiting splash parks to cool down. “Crypto can get into the pool water when people are swimming and once infected, a person can pass the disease to others for up to two weeks after they recover,” Mr Forssman said. “If you or a family member has diarrhoea, don’t go in a swimming pool until two weeks after the diarrhoea stops. “This will protect other swimmers and help to stop the spread of infection.” Mr Forssman said the bug can also be
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Intoxicated male tries to headbutt train attendant
Around 7.10pm on Thursday, February 16, a 22-year-old male from Katoomba was at the local train station in an intoxicated state. When approached by station staff, the man attempted to headbutt a staff member and police were contacted. The male ran from police and jumped a security gate before entering the rail corridor where he was apprehended a short time later. The male was released after being spoken to by police and enquiries are continuing.
Man fails random breath test at Blaxland
Director of Public Health at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Brad Forssman passed from person to person if hands aren’t washed thoroughly after going to the toilet or changing nappies. To help dodge the sickness, avoid swallowing water when swimming and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for 10 seconds after using the toilet and before preparing food. NBMLHD also recommend if you or a family member have diarrhoea, that you don’t prepare food for others for at least 48 hours or share towels or linen for two weeks after the sickness begins. Other symptoms of crypto can include stomach cramps, fever and vomiting.
On Sunday, February 19 at about 10pm, a 45-year-old male was stopped for a random breath test on the Great Western Highway in Blaxland. The male returned a positive result and was arrested and taken to Springwood Police Station. At the police station the male was submitted to a breath analysis that returned a low range reading. The accused was issued with a Court Attendance Notice for later this year.
Winmalee home broken into while owners slept
Between midnight on Saturday, February 18 and 8am on Sunday, February 19, a house in Winmalee was broken into while the homeowners were sleeping.
A wallet and cash were stolen from inside the home. Police are taking this opportunity to remind people to secure doors and windows even when at home.
Runner rescued from bushland after getting lost
About 12pm on Saturday, February 18, a 45-year-old male from Chiswick was running with a group in bushland in Katoomba when he took a wrong turn and became separated from the group. The man became lost and dehydrated and then contacted emergency services and was able to provide his location co-ordinates. Police Rescue and two Special Operations Ambulance Officers drove into the location and accessed the man. The man was provided with fluids and was transported to the hospital.
the blue mountains record » Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Health
Police seek public assistance after train seats removed
Police have released CCTV images of three people who may be able to assist with inquiries after seats were removed and piled up in train carriages last week. The seats were removed from trains travelling between Lithgow and Katoomba Railway stations between 10.20pm and 11.20pm on Tuesday, February 14. The incidents were reported to police and an investigation commenced. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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