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Scabies outbreak forces hospital to close wards
Original: Scabies outbreak at hospital closes wards
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.
Why now: News of a contagious outbreak forcing ward closures raises public concern about infection control in hospitals.
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