The Environment Secretary has given an update the cryptosporidium bug outbreak in Devon.
A health alert for the waterborne disease was issued last week, with more than 16,000 homes in the Brixham and Alston areas told to boil tap water before drinking it.
On Monday (May 20) Environment Secretary Steve Barclay told the Commons that two people have been taken to hospital as a result of the outbreak.
There are currently 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Symptoms include severe diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
Mr Barclay told MPs the number of cases in the Brixham area could continue to rise due to symptoms taking up to 10 days to emerge.
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