Huge surge in vomiting bug

CASES of a winter vomiting bug have soared in the Lothians over the past few years.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Apr 2010, 12:25 BST

Updated 24th Apr 2010, 13:00 BST

There has been a jump of nearly 80 per cent since 2007, with about two incidents every day of the norovirus.

Latest statistics, released under freedom of information rules, revealed 723 cases last year, resulting in 115 ward closures in and around Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Central MSP Sarah Boyack said: "I am deeply concerned at the huge surge in cases."