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Devon businesses fear loss of tourism as cases of parasitic disease double

Authorities confirm 46 cases and warn disruption could last weeks as firms are hit by cancellations before holiday

Cases of an illness caused by a microscopic parasite in a Devon harbour town could continue for a further two weeks, experts said, with businesses predicting thousands of pounds of losses as school half-term approaches.

The comments came as the UK Health Securty Agency confirmed that cases of cryptosporidium infection in the Brixham area had more than doubled from 22 to 46, with more than 100 others reporting symptoms of the disease.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Authorities confirm 46 cases and warn disruption could last weeks as firms are hit by cancellations before holidayCases of an illness caused by a microscopic parasite in a Devon harbour town could continue for a further two weeks, experts said, with businesses predicting thousands of pounds of losses as school half-term approaches.The comments came as the UK Health Securty Agency confirmed that cases of cryptosporidium infection in the Brixham area had more than doubled from 22 to 46, with more than 100 others reporting symptoms of the disease. Continue reading…