At least 19 people have died in Europe after an outbreak of a virulent E. coli strain . More than 2,000 people have been infected . An outbreak of a virulent strain of E. coli has killed 19 people in Europe and infected more than 2,000 in at least 12 countries , the World Health Organization said on Saturday . The bacteria is resistant to many antibiotics and can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting and fever among other symptoms. Officials say it 's too early to determine whether the peak of the outbreak has passed .
At least 19 people have died in Europe after an outbreak of a virulent E. coli strain . More than 2,000 people have been infected . The bacteria is resistant to many antibiotics and can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting and fever among other symptoms. Officials say it 's too early to determine whether the peak of the outbreak has passed .