scabies

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.

A hospital has closed multiple wards following a scabies outbreak among patients and staff. The skin condition, caused by mites, spreads easily in close-contact settings such as hospitals and care facilities, prompting deep cleaning and contact tracing. Details on the hospital's location and the number of affected people have not been made clear.