Health and biogeochemistry experts agree while people can be directly exposed to E. coli while swimming at affected beaches, the infection can spread through sand found on them. And despite the eThekwini Municipality reopening several beaches ahead of the busy festive season, concerns remain untreated sewerage continues to run onto the beaches, threatening the health of beachgoers. News24 spoke to two experts about whether individuals can get infected with E. coli despite not ingesting water, what the symptoms are of an E. coli infection, and how it should be treated:

Source: News 24 December 08, 2022 18:03 UTC