The total number for the same period last year was 8. Onset of salivary gland swelling has ranged from January 11 to March 4, 1997. A small peak of 4 cases is noticeable on February 24, 1997. Ages range from 3 to 32, with the majority in the 19 to 29 age group. At least 3 of the cases reported attending the same party, 12-25 days before the onset of illness.
Health authorities continue to investigate.
Onset of illness was on March 1 and rash appeared on March 6. The case may also have visited Saskatchewan during incubation period. The illness was characterized by vomiting and diarrhea and lasted no more than 48 hours. One week later, several Canadians travelling on the same charter flight became ill after arriving in Antigua. Laboratory investigations are ongoing.