Scabies is a rash caused by the infestation of the skin by a mite
An ‘epidemic’ of scabies in care homes has been taking place in Oldham, councillors were told. In recent months there have been 12 outbreaks of the infectious rash in the borough, with 83 cases confirmed to public health teams.
At a meeting of the full council, Councillor Barbara Brownridge, who holds the portfolio for health and social care, said that they are now able to tackle the outbreaks after ‘challenges’ accessing the necessary treatment. She said: “Thanks to fantastic cross-GM work we have now sourced enough treatments for the scabies outbreak.
READ MORE Main road cordoned off by police after reports of person knocked down in 'serious accident' Liberal Democrat Councillor Louie Hamblett added: “Well done for sorting out our scabies epidemic.” A report presented to full council stated: “The public health team has been working closely with our care homes to reduce the spread of infections. We have seen an increase in scabies cases and outbreaks over the past few months.
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