Becky Hotchin

A ward at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthenshire was closed after a case of crusted scabies was detected. Hywel Dda University Health Board said all patient and staff contacts have been notified and treated, and enhanced infection‑control measures are in place. Crusted scabies, a rare and highly infectious condition that can spread through brief contact or contaminated materials, requires intensive treatment including oral medication and topical creams. The health board is monitoring the situation and will reopen the ward once it is considered safe.