E.coli case numbers remain stable

The E.coli outbreak has been linked to two Morrisons supermarkets

Health chiefs said there were no new cases of E.coli O157 following an outbreak that left one woman dead and a number of people in hospital.

The update was issued by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on Saturday.

The outbreak has been linked to cooked meat from the deli counters at two branches of Morrisons in Paisley in Renfrewshire.

There are nine known cases, the latest was confirmed on Friday as that of an 81-year-old woman from Paisley.

A 66-year-old woman died on Monday after contracting the illness. Her 72-year-old husband is serious but stable at Glasgow's Victoria Infirmary and a 70-year-old Paisley woman remains stable in hospital in the Republic of Ireland.

CONFIRMED CASES Woman, 66 - dead Man, 72 - serious but stable Woman, 71 - recovering Woman, 86 - recovering Family of three - recovering Woman, 70 - in hospital Woman, 81 - in hospital

A 71-year-old woman being treated at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley has been discharged. An 86-year-old woman and a family of three are said to be recovering well at home.

The 81-year-old, who became the ninth case, is being cared for at the Royal Alexandra.

An NHS Outbreak Control Team (OCT) is investigating the cases.

A further update is expected on Sunday from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Sliced cold meats have been withdrawn from sale at the delicatessen counters of the Morrisons stores on Lonend and Falside Road, Paisley.

People are being advised not to eat any meats that had been purchased at the two stores deli counters.