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- Hywel Dda health board closed wards at Glangwili and Prince Philip hospitals because of scabies.
- Paul Baxter, 90, died on 8 June after contracting crusted scabies while hospitalized for a stroke.
- Director Ardiana Gjini said the board is partnering with Public Health Wales to curb community spread.
- Prof. Tess McPherson of the British Association of Dermatology said scabies is rising and not linked to poor hygiene.
