Laboratory results of samples taken from two rivers used extensively for baptisms have come back negative for the cholera strain.
Despite this, the Gauteng department of health has appealed to faith-based organisations not to take a risk and to rather conduct their baptisms in safer environments.of people who had been baptised in the Jukskei and Klip rivers last month.
Cholera is an acute enteric infection caused by the bacteria vibrio cholerae, and the outbreaks usually occur in settings with inadequate sanitation and insufficient access to safe drinking water. Cholera typically causes acute watery diarrhoea and can affect people of all ages. It mainly spreads through contaminated/polluted water. People can become infected directly through drinking contaminated water, or indirectly through eating contaminated food.The incubation period ranges from few hours to 5 days, usually 2 to 3 days.
People are urged to ensure proper hand-hygiene which includes thorough washing of hands with water and soap before and after using the bathroom/toilet and preparing or eating food. The use of only safe or disinfected water for preparing food, beverages and ice is recommended to prevent possible cholera transmission include. Safe disposal of human excrement and nappies is also recommended.
The department said outbreak response teams remain on alert with advocacy and education work continuing, especially targeting communities.RELATED ARTICLES:
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