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Scabies outbreak forces hospital to close wards
Original: Scabies outbreak at hospital closes wards
A scabies outbreak at a hospital has led to the closure of wards, according to BBC and Yahoo reports. Scabies, a contagious skin infestation caused by mites, spreads quickly in healthcare settings, prompting temporary ward shutdowns and deep cleaning to contain transmission among patients and staff. Details about the hospital's location and the number of affected people have not been confirmed in the available reports.
Why now: Newly reported outbreak of a contagious skin condition prompting ward closures is drawing public and media attention.
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