Media Release

For:Immediate release
Date:Thursday, June 18, 1998
Contact:Robert J. Marshall Jr., Ph.D.  401-222-2231

No Change in E. coli Investigation in Rhode Island

The Department of Health announces that there are no new cases of E. coli infection or any additional new information on the multistate investigation being coordinated by CDC.

The Department will issue a new media advisory if more information becomes available. Additional media conferences are NOT scheduled at this time.

Please consult the Department of Health webpage (www.health.state.ri.us) for previous information.

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