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16/07/2014
D&V Bug Outbreak At Athletes Village
A sickness bug, causing diarrhoea and vomiting, has struck the Athletes Village in Glasgow, just one week ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
According to reports a "small number" of cases have been recorded amongst workers at the Dalmarnock site. Glasgow 2014 are understood to be investigating the outbreak.
Athletes at the village reporting symptoms have been advised to stay in their rooms and contact officials for help.
It is understood that an advisory note has been sent to workers and residents in the village warning of the potential for the sickness outbreak to be "highly contagious".
(MH/IT)
According to reports a "small number" of cases have been recorded amongst workers at the Dalmarnock site. Glasgow 2014 are understood to be investigating the outbreak.
Athletes at the village reporting symptoms have been advised to stay in their rooms and contact officials for help.
It is understood that an advisory note has been sent to workers and residents in the village warning of the potential for the sickness outbreak to be "highly contagious".
(MH/IT)
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