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Wards at a hospital have been closed following a scabies outbreak, according to BBC and Yahoo News reports. Scabies, a contagious skin infestation caused by mites, spreads quickly in healthcare settings, and closures are typically used to allow deep cleaning and prevent transmission between patients and staff. Details on which hospital is affected, how many cases have been confirmed, and when the wards will reopen have not yet been made clear.
- 2Visitors banned from Llanelli hospital amid scabies outbreak●Visitors banned from Llanelli hospital as scabies outbreak worsens
Visitors have been banned from Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, Wales, as health officials attempt to control a worsening scabies outbreak. Hywel Dda University Health Board has restricted access to affected wards to limit the spread of the contagious skin condition among patients and staff. Local coverage reports concern over the outbreak and the impact of visiting restrictions on families.