Devon businesses fear losses as tourists put off by outbreak of parasitic disease

Devon businesses fear losses as tourists put off by outbreak of parasitic disease

Residents told cases could continue for up to two weeks as businesses hit by cancellations ahead of half-term

Cases of an illness caused by a microscopic parasite in a Devon harbour town could continue for a further two weeks, experts said, with businesses predicting thousands of pounds of losses as school half-term approaches.

About 16,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area have been told by South West Water (SWW) not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first.

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