Crytosporidium stomach bug prompts Te Whatu Ora health warnings

A summer surge of the nasty stomach bug cryptosporidium has prompted public health warnings from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The crypto parasite is spread mainly by faeces from people or animals. It is often contracted when people swallow contanimated water in pools, lakes or rivers. Health NZ National Clinical Director for Protection, Dr Susan Jack spoke to Charlotte Cook.