Seven die from MRSA superbug in past 10 days

SEVEN people have died from the MRSA superbug in the past 10 days according to the support group for families affected by the deadly organism.

Margaret Dawson, founder of the MRSA and Families support group, said she had been contacted by seven families informing her of the deaths in recent days.

She said the victims, aged from 50 to 75, included men and women from all parts of the country.