Infection outbreak at Salaspils kindergarten — test results expected Monday
An infection outbreak has been reported at the Jāņtārpiņš kindergarten in Salaspils, with initial lab results on the pathogen expected early next week. The Children's Clinical University Hospital says there is currently no reason for concern about similar outbreaks elsewhere.
The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) has said the first laboratory test results identifying the pathogen behind an illness outbreak at the Jāņtārpiņš kindergarten in Salaspils will be available early next week.
The situation at the kindergarten
An outbreak of infection has been recorded at the facility, and SPKC is currently conducting checks to determine which specific organism is responsible for the illness. Results are promised for Monday.
Hospital comment
The Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) commented on the situation, stating that there is currently no reason for concern about similar infection outbreaks having formed elsewhere. The hospital's statement appears aimed at easing worries that the Salaspils case could signal a wider spread of infection to other institutions or regions.
Further details on the cause and scale of the outbreak are expected once laboratory test results are received.
