3 dead after drinking milkshakes tied to a listeria outbreak in Washington state

Three people have died following a listeria outbreak at a family-owned burger restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. On Aug. 18, the Washington State Department of Health released a report confirming that listeria bacteria were found in all milkshake flavors sold at a Frugals burger restaurant in Tacoma, about one hour from Seattle.  The department reported that the bacteria… Continue reading 3 dead after drinking milkshakes tied to a listeria outbreak in Washington state

Bibby Stockholm move-ins planned for Monday despite outbreak warnings | Immigration and asylum

Ministers hope to move asylum seekers on to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday despite warnings in an internal health document that many could be infected if there was an outbreak of a disease such as diphtheria on board. A draft “outbreak management plan” for the barge was released after a freedom of information… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm move-ins planned for Monday despite outbreak warnings | Immigration and asylum