A norovirus outbreak at the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village struck down 83 staff and was caused by a dirty toilet.
An official report released by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) found “deficiencies in cleaning” were the cause of the vomiting bug.
The report revealed a total of 83 staff, most working in security at the village, were struck down and experienced symptoms during the Glasgow Games.
Four more cases of E coli have been linked to the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, health bosses said.
The new cases bring the total number to 15 and are all linked to events at the venue on January 17, 18 and 19.
An investigation by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) alongside other public health bodies has indicated that burgers sold at the Hydro could have been the cause of the outbreak.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued a statement about an outbreak of E.coli O157 in Scotland. The FSA is working with them, NHS Lothian, NHS Lanarkshire, Health Protection Scotland and Glasgow City Council environmental health, to identify the source. Seven cases of illness have so far been reported.
While there is no conclusive evidence at this stage, initial investigations have indicated that there may be a link to the consumption of burgers at the SSE Hydro venue. Glasgow City Council environmental health are working closely with the vendors to ensure all appropriate food hygiene standards are being met.
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