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Glasgow 2014: Source of norovirus at athletes' village identified Glasgow 2014: More village bug cases as toilet identified as source
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The source of the suspected norovirus outbreak in the Commonwealth Games athletes' village has been identified. The number of workers at the Commonwealth Games athletes' village with suspected norovirus has risen to 48.
First Minister Alex Salmond confirmed the problem arose from a temporary facility in an area used for security. An additional 18 members of the security team have reported symptoms of the diarrhoea and vomiting bug.
He said the facility had been removed, the area cleaned and appropriate measures taken to contain the problem. Two people, who were among the 32 cases already announced, have now been discounted.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said on Thursday that the number of workers suffering from the diarrhoea and vomiting bug had risen from 12 to 32. A temporary toilet, which was used by the workforce, has been identified as the probable source.
It is understood no athletes have been affected by the illness. Earlier, First Minister Alex Salmond said the problem arose from a "temporary facility" in an area used for security.
Speaking after a meeting of the Glasgow 2014 Strategic Group to review final preparations for the Games, Mr Salmond said: "It was an environmental cause. He said it had been removed, the area cleaned and appropriate measures taken to contain the problem.
"It was a temporary facility in the construction of the security area. It wasn't as it should be and now it has been rectified and sorted. A statement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) said a temporary toilet facility, used by a small number of workforce, had been closed.
"Every games in my memory, I was in Delhi for example, has had its issues. No athletes or team officials have reported symptoms.
"It is inevitable when you bring tens of thousands of people from across the planet that that sort of infection control is necessary." The health board said it was working with Health Protection Scotland, environmental health officers at Glasgow City Council and the Games organisers and contractors to investigate, monitor and contain the outbreak.
The opening ceremony for Glasgow 2014 takes place at Celtic Park on 23 July, with the Games closing on 3 August. Dr Gillian Penrice, consultant in public health medicine for NHSGGC, said: "It is important to remember that norovirus is extremely common and the numbers are consistent with what is happening in the wider community.
"It is the most common stomach bug in the UK and is usually mild and generally lasts for 24 hours.
"The symptoms being experienced by these individuals are mild and none are giving any cause for concern as a result of the virus."