A Scots nursery has been briefly closed following a suspected outbreak of E.coli.
Well being chiefs took the choice to close Cherrytrees nursery in Hawick, Scottish Borders, on Thursday, Might 19, after a lot of kids fell unwell.
Workers and toddlers have been requested to remain at residence in a bid to minimise transmission of the sickness.
NHS Borders is presently working with the nursery and different companies on the possible outbreak.
Anyone that develops signs of the sickness - together with diarrhoea, abdomen cramps and fever - is urged to contact a GP or NHS 24.
Cherrytrees will reopen as quickly as is deemed secure to take action.
Director of Public Well being, Dr Tim Patterson stated: “I need to reassure people who the measures we're taking are preventative so as to restrict the unfold of this an infection.
“Signs of E.coli embody diarrhoea, abdomen cramps and sometimes fever. About half of individuals with the an infection can have bloody diarrhoea.
"When you or your youngster have attended Cherrytrees nursery for the reason that Might 9 and develop any of those signs then name your GP - or NHS 24 on 111 in case your GP surgical procedure is closed - and allow them to know.
"They might organize to your youngster to come back to the BGH to have their stool and bloods checked. In case your youngster is nicely it is possible for you to to go residence to attend for the outcomes.
“I wish to take this chance to thank the administration and employees of Cherrytrees in Hawick for his or her cooperation on this course of.”
Additional details about E.coli will be discovered on the NHS web site right here.
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