ALAMOSA, Colo. (AP) - The number of suspected salmonella cases linked to an outbreak in Alamosa, Colorado, has now topped 200.
Of 216 reported cases so far, 68 have been confirmed by lab results. A spokesman for Jefferson County says nine people have been hospitalized, but that it's believed all but one have been released.
Health officials believe the municipal water system is the source of the problem; the plan is start flushing it with a chlorine solution beginning Tuesday.
State health and emergency officials have worked with dozens of companies to provide residents with bottled water, but they're hoping to save most of the bottles for schools. Residents are being told to bring large containers to distribution centers around town to be filled with safe water.
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