Health · 29 September 2026
Scabies outbreak forces closure of two wards at Llanelli's Prince Philip Hospital
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A scabies outbreak has led to the closure of two units and the implementation of visitor restrictions at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. Hywel Dda health board is directly addressing the situation by providing treatment to patients, staff, and their contacts, alongside conducting deep cleans of the affected wards. Scabies is a contagious skin condition spread by mites but is treatable with cream.
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