Norovirus toll at Athletes' Village rises to 48

An outbreak of norovirus has affected a total 48 people at the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village in Glasgow, health officials have said, according to Sky News. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said 18 security staff had reported on Friday that they were unable to work due symptoms of the virus, which causes sickness and diarrhoea.

Previously, 32 workers were suspected to have been affected by the virus, but two cases were discounted.

They have all been told to stay at home until they are clear of symptoms for 48 hours.

A temporary toilet facility, identified the probable source of the outbreak, has been shut at the village in Glasgow's east end where athletes began arriving this week.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said "every precaution" is being taken and "everyone is being very vigilant."

Public health consultant Dr Gillian Penrice said: "Village residents and workforce have been informed and issued with health information.

"There have been no reports from athletes or team officials and the Village is open and operating as normal.

"We continue to monitor the situation closely."

Norovirus is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting between 600,000 and one million people of all ages every year.