SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - health authorities began the dismantling of the food stands and the installation of public bathrooms Wednesday in an effort to control an outbreak of cholera which has worsened in recent weeks.
Crews are also inspect food at the stalls remaining to ensure that it is well cooked and that clean water is used, said Jose Miguel Carrion, spokesman for the municipality of Saint-Domingue.
"Do seem to eradicate the food stands, in their entirety it is impossible, but we can impose regulations of hygiene," he said.
Hundreds of new cases of cholera have been reported across the Caribbean country, with a total of cases more than one and 14 deaths since the beginning of the epidemic in November. Officials are concerned that worsen hatching hurricane season approaches.
At least 28 of the 32 provinces of the Dominican Republic reported cases of cholera, according to Senen Caba, President of the medical association of the country.
In Santiago, city the second largest in the country, the authorities are planning to do install public bathrooms 500 for those living in poor communities.
Most new cases have been reported in the cities, including Santo Domingo, Santiago and San Pedro de Macorís.
First detection of cholera in neighbouring Haiti last year, with 266 000 cases and close to 5,000 deaths reported. It is caused by a bacterium found in water, contaminated or food. It spreads quickly in unsanitary environments and can lead to a quick, painful death through complete dehydration, but is easily treatable captured in time.
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