Island babies not at risk after drip infection

Friday, 6 June 2014 00:00

Babies on the Island are not at risk from drip associated infections.

An alert has been raised in the UK following a number of infections in neonates over the past five days - it's led to the death of one baby.

The infection is caused by a bacteria - drips manufactured by only one company have been implicated.

Director of public health Dr Kishore says there has been no evidence of a problem on the Island and expectant mothers should not panic:

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