Cryptosporidium confirmed in Kashechewan First Nation water treatment plant, 63 test positive for parasite

Water from Kashechewan First Nation’s treatment plant has tested positive for cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes gastrointestinal issues, and 63 people have also tested positive as the crisis has led to the evacuation of most of the 2,300 residents. An official and a resident say it’s bringing back bad memories of an E. coli outbreak in 2005.

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