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| Glasgow 2014: More village bug cases as toilet identified as source | Glasgow 2014: More village bug cases as toilet identified as source |
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| The number of security workers affected by an outbreak of norovirus at the athlete's village for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has reached 53. | The number of security workers affected by an outbreak of norovirus at the athlete's village for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has reached 53. |
| Five new cases emerged on Saturday in addition to the 48 that had shown symptoms in the previous days. | Five new cases emerged on Saturday in addition to the 48 that had shown symptoms in the previous days. |
| Public health officials said the number of new cases of the gastrointestinal bug was declining | Public health officials said the number of new cases of the gastrointestinal bug was declining |
| A temporary toilet, which was used by the workforce, has been identified as the probable source. | A temporary toilet, which was used by the workforce, has been identified as the probable source. |
| A statement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) said a temporary toilet facility, used by a small number of the workforce, had been closed. | A statement from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) said a temporary toilet facility, used by a small number of the workforce, had been closed. |
| No athletes or team officials have reported symptoms. | No athletes or team officials have reported symptoms. |
| Dr Gillian Penrice, consultant in public health medicine for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "As we would expect, the number of new cases is continuing to decline. | Dr Gillian Penrice, consultant in public health medicine for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "As we would expect, the number of new cases is continuing to decline. |
| "Staff who have been symptom-free for 48 hours are starting to return to work and those who are still experiencing mild symptoms are not giving any cause for concern as a result of the virus." | |
| She added: "Norovirus is the most common stomach bug in the UK and is usually mild and generally lasts for 24 hours. | She added: "Norovirus is the most common stomach bug in the UK and is usually mild and generally lasts for 24 hours. |
| "Village residents and workforce have been informed and issued with health information and we continue to monitor the situation closely." | "Village residents and workforce have been informed and issued with health information and we continue to monitor the situation closely." |
| The opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games takes place at Celtic Park on Wednesday. | The opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games takes place at Celtic Park on Wednesday. |
| Representatives from 71 nations and territories are staying at the athletes' village during the games. |