Chaos as outbreak of 'severe diarrhoea illness' sparks panic in UK

A hospital ward has been closed to new patients following an outbreak of a contagious bacteria that can cause severe diarrhoea. Restrictions have been introduced at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Wales after cases of Clostridioides difficile, also known as C. difficile or C. diff, were confirmed on its Dyfi Ward. Patients affected by the infection are being isolated, while visiting has been limited as staff carry out reviews and cleaning. Hywel Dda University Health Board, which runs the hospital, has urged people not to visit patients if they are feeling unwell in an effort to prevent the infection spreading further.