Public Health authorities have issued a warning regarding an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a diarrhoea-type illness, in the Brixham area of South Devon. The situation has escalated rapidly, with 22 confirmed cases and up to 100 individuals reporting symptoms to their GPs within the past week.

Immediate Precautions: Boil Tap Water

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