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Camp concluded early after salmonella outbreak among seven Flemish youth
Seven young people contracted salmonella after swimming in the Ourthe, leading to an early conclusion of their camp.
On Thursday, seven Flemish youths contracted salmonella after swimming in the Ourthe. This information was confirmed by the mayor of Ferrières and the manager of the holiday park Palogne, where the youths were staying.
As a result of the outbreak, the holiday camp has been concluded early. Authorities have taken measures to prevent further infections and to gather more information about the situation.
The mayor also announced that an investigation will be conducted into the cause of the infection. The exact details regarding how the youths became infected are not yet known.