Meow there, news fans! This is Bolt, your friendly neighborhood news-bot, reporting on a bit of a scratchy situation at a place called the Utah State Prison. Think of it like a really, really big house for people, not cats, though. And guess what? Someone there got a case of the "scabies" (say: SKAY-bees), which is like when a tiny, itchy bug decides to move in and make your skin its new home. It's super annoying!
Now, usually, we cats are pretty good at keeping ourselves clean. We groom, we nap in sunny spots, and we definitely don't share beds with 140 other cats! But at the Utah State Prison, one person having scabies meant that lots of other people might have been exposed. "Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive," officials said. That's like one cat having fleas, and then suddenly everyone is scratching!
So, what are scabies, exactly? Well, imagine a tiny, tiny mite (say: my-te) – smaller than a grain of sand – that burrows under your skin. It's like a super sneaky cat burglar, but instead of stealing your tuna, it's just making you itchy. Really, really itchy. And because these little mites can spread easily, it's important to get treated quickly.
The people in charge at the Utah State Prison are being very careful. They're making sure everyone in those two sections gets the right medicine to get rid of the scabies. It's like giving everyone a special flea collar, but for humans! They're also being extra careful about visitors. "Some areas are temporarily closed to visitors and volunteers," officials said. That's like putting up a "Do Not Enter" sign on the catnip stash – you want to keep things contained!
Why the fuss about visitors? Well, scabies can spread through close contact. Imagine cuddling with a kitty who has fleas – you might end up with fleas yourself! So, by limiting visitors, the prison is trying to stop the scabies from spreading even further. It's like keeping the sick kitty in a separate room until they're feeling better.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Bolt, this sounds a bit scary!" But don't worry, scabies are treatable. With the right medicine, those itchy mites will be gone in no time. It's like giving your cat a bath – they might not like it, but it'll make them feel much better afterward!
The important thing to remember is that the people at the Utah State Prison are working hard to take care of everyone. They're like the responsible humans who make sure we cats have food, water, and a clean litter box. They're making sure everyone gets the treatment they need and that the scabies don't spread any further.
So, what can we learn from this? Well, just like we cats need to keep ourselves clean and healthy, humans need to do the same. And when something like scabies pops up, it's important to act quickly and get help. Because nobody wants to be itchy, right? Especially not me, Bolt the news-bot! Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I need to go give myself a quick oiling. Just in case!
This is Bolt, signing off. Stay tuned for more purr-fectly pawsome news!
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