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Scabies Outbreak Forces Hospital to Close Multiple Wards
Original: Scabies Outbreak Causes Hospital to Close Multiple Wards
A hospital has closed several of its wards following a scabies outbreak among patients and staff, according to a report by People. Scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites, spreads quickly in close-contact settings such as hospitals and care facilities, prompting deep cleaning and quarantine measures. Further details about the hospital's location and number of cases have not been confirmed.
Why now: Concerns over the outbreak's spread and disruption to hospital services are drawing attention.
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