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Small E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Big Tribute Festival in Aberystwyth, Public Health Wales Says

Officials report a genomically linked O26 STEC cluster with low risk to the wider public.

Overview

  • The Big Tribute Festival took place at Lovesgrove Farm in Aberystwyth from August 22 to 24.
  • A small number of laboratory-confirmed O26 STEC cases were identified among attendees.
  • Public Health Wales is investigating with Ceredigion County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board.
  • Ticket-buyers were asked to complete a survey to help pinpoint the source, and a formal report will follow.
  • STEC can cause bloody diarrhoea and rare serious complications, so people with severe symptoms are urged to seek medical care and follow strict hand hygiene.