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Final Report Released of September E. Coli Outbreak at Huntley High School

Post Date:12/21/2023 12:00 PM

Media Contact:
McHenry County Department of Health
Nick Kubiak, Community Information Coordinator
Office: (815) 334-4456
Email: nxkubiak@mchenrycountyil.gov

McHenry County Department of Health Releases Final Report on Investigation of September E. Coli Outbreak at Huntley High School 

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has released its final report on the Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreak at Huntley High School (HHS) in September 2023.

The final report is available here and can also be found on the MCDH website, under the “Communicable Diseases” section of ‘Data and Reports.’

MCDH's investigation into the STEC outbreak at Huntley High School was intricate, encompassing potential exposures both within and outside the school premises. Throughout the investigation, data from numerous sources were meticulously collected, reviewed, and analyzed. Investigations of this nature can vary in length due to their complexity.

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