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Butlin's chaos as NOROVIRUS outbreak sweeps through guests & staff

07 June 2024 , 09:49
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Photos of staff cleaning rooms in hazmat suits were shared on social media
Photos of staff cleaning rooms in hazmat suits were shared on social media

A NOROVIRUS outbreak has allegedly brought a popular British holiday resort to a standstill, The Sun can reveal.

Holidaymakers at Butlin's Skegness have reported multiple facility closures as the site struggles to contain the nasty bug.

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Paige Harris, 29, has left Butlin's Skegness early out of fear for her son's safetyCredit: Paige Harris
Photos of staff cleaning rooms in hazmat suits were shared on social media
Photos of staff cleaning rooms in hazmat suits were shared on social mediaCredit: Facebook/Hannah Kempton
Staff were pictured wearing gloves and face masks
Staff were pictured wearing gloves and face masksCredit: Paige Harris

Staff were pictured wearing gloves and face masks with no explanation given to guests staying at the resort.

Sanitiser stations have also begun appearing across the holiday site.

Meanwhile photos of staff cleaning rooms in hazmat suits were shared on social media.

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Paige Harris, 29, from Norfolk, booked a getaway from Monday to Friday at a cost of more than £550.



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She claims that staff are trying to brush the situation under the carpet.

Paige told The Sun said: "They're not being upfront about this at all.

"We asked one of the staff members if there was an outbreak and one of the ladies said 'of course not' but nodded at the same time.

"There was a case in the on-site supermarket, which had to close due to someone being sick and they had to close the fun fair early.

"Staff are now wearing gloves and masks which they weren't wearing beforehand and sanitiser stations have appeared out of nowhere."

The mum-of-one has left the resort early out of fear for her son's safety.

Logan, eight, suffers from multiple disabilities.

"My son has a chromosome disorder, autism and epilepsy," Paige said.

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"If he caught norovirus he wouldn't be able to keep his meds down, and it could put him in a life-threatening situation."

Paige was also at the resort with her nan, who would have been adversely affected by the bug due to her medical issues.

She added: "We're leaving tomorrow. Everything has been shut down and it's no surprise it's spread.

"The apartment we were given was in an absolutely disgusting state."

Butlin's confirmed the resort is open for guests as normal and has not been closed.

A spokesperson said: "We have a small number of sickness incidents reported on resort.

"In line with our strict hygiene and cleaning standards we have introduced a number of enhanced service measures to keep our guests and team healthy and ensure everyone can enjoy their holiday."

Norovirus - also known as the "winter vomiting bug" - is a highly infectious viral illness.

Symptoms can include projectile vomiting and diarrhoea.

Sanitiser stations have also begun appearing across the holiday site
Sanitiser stations have also begun appearing across the holiday siteCredit: Paige Harris
Paige also claimed her apartment was in an 'absolutely disgusting state'
Paige also claimed her apartment was in an 'absolutely disgusting state'Credit: Paige Harris

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