More than 20 people fell ill after a 'mystery virus' broke out at an Edinburgh conference centre , it has emerged. ‌

At least two individuals , one heavily pregnant, were left in hospital overnight due to an outbreak of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. ‌

An independent investigation from the Edinburgh Council’s environmental health team concluded the illness was "most likely caused by a virus". ‌

The troubling incident happened in March 2024 at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue in St Mary's Street and only came to light in a recent Freedom of Information request.

Edinburgh Live reports inquiries were launched when the mysterious outbreak came just days after several conferences were held on March 26 and March 28.

‌Individuals who attended the events came dow

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