Parasite outbreak in Devon to last for 'at least' a week
People in south Devon are told to boil tap water until further notice after an outbreak of a diarrhoea-type illness.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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School shuts as hundreds hit by 'worst illness ever' after diarrhoea bug in tap water | UK | News
Residents have been warned not to drink tap water without boiling it, as officials launch urgent investigation.
Source: express.co.uk
Cryptosporidium symptoms - everything you need to know as hundreds struck down in Devon outbreak
The highly infectious stomach bug results in water diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea and, in some cases, fever and loss of appetite - and symptoms usually last for two weeks
Source: mirror.co.uk
'It was as painful as childbirth': Victims of cryptosporidium contaminated water crisis reveal what is really like to be hit by stomach parasite
The mystery illness is believed to be linked to cryptosporidium, a parasitic bug that that can enter water supplies via contaminated faecal matter.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Devon parasite outbreak 'to last ten more days' - as school closes and shoppers panic...
Victims of a microscopic parasite in water supplies in Devon have described the terrible symptoms of their illness - as experts say the contamination is likely to last at least a week.
Source: lbc.co.uk