Nurseries’ E.coli alert

Four nurseries have closed amid an outbreak of E.coli after more than 30 cases were detected across East Lothian.

Parents and carers of children who attend the closed nurseries have been asked to provide samples as soon as possible.

Church Street Pear Tree nursery in Haddington was the first to close after 28 cases were found, followed by the Meadowpark branch.

It was followed by West Road Pear Tree Nursery and then Musselburgh Private Nursery in Bridge Street shut on Friday after several cases of a gastrointestinal bug.

Most cases are reported to be mild – with some children in hospital in a

stable condition.