The mayor of Paris has declared “no-one is safe”, after a massive infestation of bed bugs across the capital. <br /> <br />Footage of the outbreak in recent days has been causing hysteria on social media. <br /> <br />With the pests being reported across hospitals, cinema’s and even public transportation. <br /> <br />They’ve become increasingly prevalent and difficult to get rid of - after developing resistance to insecticides <br /> <br />And a rise in international travel could be to blame. <br /> <br />Now there are fears the creepy crawlies could soon hitch a ride to the UK. <br /> <br />It’s all happening as Paris gets ready to host the 2024 Olympic Games. <br /> <br />However French officials are urging people not to panic <br /> <br />And are working with transportation companies to provide “preventive” treatments across their networks. <br /> Report by Fatimaz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
