The official number of crook tummies in Queenstown is on the rise, but locals fear there could be even more to come as the tourist hub grapples with a boil water notice. There are now 17 confirmed cases of the parasitic illness cryptosporidium in the Queenstown area, two more than 24 hours ago. Checkpoint's spoken to many locals today who've had sore tummies or have, become very well acquainted with their loos over the past couple of weeks, but haven't been to the doctor. A boil water notice remains in place for several areas of the town, although authorities are yet to confirm whether the illness is linked to the water supply. Regardless the outbreak is causing huge disruptions for businesses; they can't use tap water for things like cleaning, coffee machines, and ice not to mention the staff who are staying home crook. Our reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator are in Queenstown.