Cluster of 19 Legionnaires’ disease cases detected in Orillia
‘Health unit is looking for a source of the bacteria and health care providers … are being notified to watch and test for potential cases,’ says official. Read the full article here
Airbnb removed Gozo listing after tourist’s death from Legionella
Holiday letting giant says that such isolated incidents are exceptionally rare. Read the full article here
Two die after Legionnaires’ disease detected at Manhattan nursing home
Two residents of a Manhattan nursing home who were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease have died after bacteria that is known to cause the disease was discovered at the facility, according to the state Department of Health. Read the full article here
Expansion of polio sewage surveillance to areas outside London
UKHSA and MHRA are expanding polio sewage surveillance to a range of areas outside of the capital. Read the full article here
UK Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling
We want to hear your views on our plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We propose to label water using products (e.g. taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines). This consultation sets out our proposed approach, products covered by the label, label design/ features, label display and standards to support… Read more »
Consultation on the WC Suite Performance Specifications in England and Wales
In England and Wales the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (‘the regulations’) regulate how water systems are designed, installed and operated. Regulator Specifications that provide detailed performance, verification and in some cases installation requirements, can also be approved. Defra and Welsh Government are seeking your views on proposed amendments to the WC Suite Performance… Read more »
Argentina Reports a 5th Fatality In Their Legionella Outbreak
Now that laboratory analysis indicates that the pneumonia outbreak at a private clinic in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina is due to a bacterial (Legionella) infection, the world is breathing a sigh of relief, but health officials continue to deal with the outbreak on the ground. Read the full article here
Mystery pneumonia kills three and infects nine in Argentina
Doctors rule out Covid, influenza and hantavirus as culprits but continue to run more tests. Read the full article here
Widower Sues After Wife Dies From Legionnaires’ Disease Caught in Caribbean
The widower of a grandmother who died of Legionnaires’ disease on a Caribbean vacation to celebrate her 70th birthday has launched legal action against a tour operator. Read the full article here
Illinois prisons have unsafe water, groups warn
Gov. J.B. Pritzker must address “inhumane” conditions that include bacteria and toxic metals contamination and inadequate disinfectant systems, activists say. Read the full article here







