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Safety Report: Shore Park Beach, Coes Pond Beach closed due to high E. Coli levels, Coes Pond Beach, Worcester, MA, USA
1 year ago •source worcesterma.gov • business
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Worcester, 01602 Massachusetts, United States
The City of Worcester announced that Shore Park Beach and Coes Pond Beach will close Wednesday, July 5, due to high E. coli bacteria results.The beaches will remain closed until additional laboratory tests indicate acceptable bacteria levels.
E. coli can cause illness, either diarrhea or illness outside of the intestinal tract. The types of E. coli that can cause diarrhea can be transmitted through contaminated water or food, or through contact with animals or persons, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.worcesterma.gov/announcements/shore-park-beach-coes-pond-beach-closed-due-to-high-bacteria-levels
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