Playa Chica or Playa de la Barrilla has been closed this Thursday due to the presence of the Escherichia Coli bacteria. This bacteria is normally found in the intestines of human beings and can cause conditions in people, especially in children and the elderly.
According to the E. Coli infection surveillance protocol of the Canary Islands Health Service, infections caused by this bacteria manifest with severe abdominal cramps, which can result in watery or bloody diarrhea.
In the case of uncomplicated infections, there is usually an absence of fever, which makes diagnosis more complicated, but allows it to be differentiated from other diseases.
Despite the presence of this bacteria on the beach, generally La Pila de la Barrilla has an excellent rating in the Canary Islands Beach census for swimming.
