A “LARGE number of guests” have fallen ill following a sickness outbreak at a hotel and spa based in Perthshire.
Crieff Hydro has been forced to implement enhanced health and safety measures after some of its guests started to experience vomiting and diarrhoea, as the hotel's bosses believe it is an outbreak of a gastrointestinal virus.
In an email, bosses behind the business said that a large number of guests at the 200-bedroom hotel reported having experienced the symptoms of the virus and the resort is taking advice from the NHS due to the outbreak, according to The Courier.
According to the NHS the gastrointestinal virus is a very common condition that causes diarrhoea and vomiting and is typically caused by norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, or bacterial food poisoning.
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Although “very unpleasant” the health board said cases usually clear up by itself within a week.
The email sent to guests reportedly said the hotel has “stepped up” its measures to try and stop the virus from spreading further.
It read: “We’re emailing to let you know that over the last 24 hours, Crieff Hydro Resort has had a large number of people reporting symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea.
“We believe it may be a gastrointestinal virus – and have stepped up our measures to try and stop it spreading further.
“This email is just to ask for your support in the following ways during your time with us.
“Thank you for your support and understanding in keeping yourself and others safe.”
A spokesperson for Crieff Hydro said: “A number of guests have reported being unwell and as a precaution we have implemented enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures.
“We have liaised with the relevant authorities who are satisfied with our procedures.
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“We’re keeping guests informed and their health and wellbeing, as well as that of our team, is our priority.”
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