Scores of youngsters at a Glasgow primary school have been sent home with a sickness bug in what is believed to be a Norovirus outbreak.
The winter vomiting bug first struck St Angela's Primary School in Darnley on Tuesday, however the school remained opened.
Children and staff began to suffer sickness and diarrhoea, with many complaining of feeling faint and dizzy.
More than 100 pupils are said to have been sent home after becoming unwell today.
One parent, whose eight-year-old daughter fell ill with the bug today, said she was angry the school hadn't been closed yesterday when the first cases were identified.
She added: "We received an email yesterday telling us there had been reported cases of the Norovirus within the school. Now there are hundreds of kids and staff sick. It's awful.
"My daughter looks and feel dreadful. I'm taking her to the doctors this afternoon.
"The school needs to be closed completely before this spreads further.
"There are kids at the school with low immune systems who can't afford to be getting unwell.
"I don't understand why it is still open."
A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: “Over the last couple of days the school has been dealing with a high number of pupil absences due to a vomiting bug and school staff are liaising with the public health team from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
“Norovirus information has been sent home to all families and a deep clean of the school premises is being carried out. Norovirus, sometimes known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting people of all ages.
"Most people with Norovirus will make a full recovery in 1-2 days. It is important to keep hydrated – especially children and the elderly. Good hand hygiene using soap and water is important to stop the spread of the virus. Anyone with Norovirus should stay away from school or work until 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped.”
