Friday, 29 January 2016

PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - New Zealand: (CA) blue-green algae

Algae -- New Zealand
A health warning has been issued for Canterbury's Lake Forsyth [South Island] because of a potentially toxic blue-green algae found in the water.
The Canterbury District Heath Board says people and animals, especially dogs, should avoid the lake near Banks Peninsula until the warning is lifted.
Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said the algae bloom could produce toxins harmful to humans and animals, and fish and shellfish from the lake should also be avoided.
Dr Pink

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1m2ySiv

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