Latest news and stories about public health in Horta, Azores, Portugal for expats and residents.
Health authorities in Horta, Faial, are investigating an outbreak of gastroenteritis that has affected more than 400 people since August 1. Officials have stated there is currently no evidence linking the illness to the local water supply.
Health authorities in Faial suspect a highly transmissible norovirus is responsible for a gastroenteritis outbreak that has affected nearly 500 people, likely exacerbated by increased summer tourism.
The clinical director says that the causative agent of this outbreak has not yet been identified.
