The cryptosporidium bug has struck down people across the area, and residents have been ordered to boil water before drinking it
A nasty diarrhoea bug outbreak, caused by contaminated tap water, has led to the closure of a school across several UK towns. Residents in Brixham, Boohay, Kingswear, Roseland and North East Paignton in Devon have been advised not to drink directly from the tap after a parasite was found in the water supply.
The unpleasant bug can cause watery diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, and in some instances, fever and loss of appetite. A primary school in one of the affected villages has had to close until the issue is resolved. Speaking to DevonLive, one woman described the symptoms of the bug as the worst she's ever experienced. Tanya Matthews said: "I started having stomach cramps and explosive diarrhoea nine days ago and it has been the same every day since. I started to feel a little bit better yesterday then today it hit me again."
The UK Health Security Agency has announced it is collaborating with local councils to delve into the recent outbreak. Meanwhile, South West Water has confirmed that their water quality tests in Brixham have all returned clear results so far.
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