The McHenry County Health Department confirmed new cases of the Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli [STEC] have been reported at Huntley High School, officials say.as the school said last week that health officials were working to determine"common exposures” among the five individuals who have been diagnosed. No definitive source has been identified at this time.
“It is a very complicated investigation with multiple potential exposures within the school and outside of the school," the health department told NBC Chicago."A large amount of data is being collected and analyzed, with no definitive conclusion at this time.” Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
According to a press release, any child who experiences symptoms of E. coli must be kept home until they are symptom-free for at least 48 hours.-Swallowing water while swimming, or drinking water contaminated with STEC bacteria