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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.
- 2Visitors banned from Llanelli hospital amid scabies outbreak●Visitors banned from Llanelli hospital as scabies outbreak worsens
Visitors have been banned from Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, Wales, as health officials attempt to control a worsening scabies outbreak. Hywel Dda University Health Board has restricted access to affected wards to limit the spread of the contagious skin condition among patients and staff. Local coverage reports concern over the outbreak and the impact of visiting restrictions on families.