They thought it was food poisoning — then came the ventilator. Inside a California couple’s battle with Legionnaires’ disease
Over the last weekend in June, Dan and Rita Miles flew from their Long Beach home to visit family in Santa Clara and Monterey, staying in a San Jose hotel where they enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Read the full article here
Napa County says Legionnaires’ disease bacteria found at jail building
The bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease has been found on fixtures at the building that houses the Napa County jail, as well as on a hotel property – all connected to the largest local outbreak in recent years, county officials have confirmed. Read the full article here
Montreal public health investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease
Montreal public health officials are investigating three cases of legionellosis, known as Legionnaires’ Disease, including one death. Read the full article here
1 dead, 11 sickened in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in California county
A hotel cooling tower had “high levels” of the bacteria that causes the disease. Read the full article here
Possible case of healthcare-acquired Legionnaires’ being investigated at Hurley
FLINT, MI — Public health officials are investigating a possible case of healthcare-acquired Legionnaires’ disease at Hurley Medical Center, a probe that’s being carried out in conjunction with the hospital. Read the full article here
Drinking Water 2021
The Chief Inspector’s report for drinking water in England. See the full report here
Legionnaires’ Disease sees update of prevention and control regulations in Spain
A new Royal Decree updating the prevention and control regulations of Legionnaires’ Disease in Spain, was approved on Tuesday, June 21. Read the full article here
Legionella bacteria discovered in Parliament
Showers in Portcullis House were closed as a ‘precautionary measure’ after low levels of the bacteria were detected during routine maintenance. Read the full article here
Report: Legionella found in over half of tourist facilities evaluated in Balearic Islands
Surveillance of Legionella in tourist facilities of a major European holiday destination found the pneumonia-causing bacteria present in over half of the evaluated areas. Read the full article here
One dead, eight hospitalized as Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Highbridge section grows
One person has died and eight remain hospitalized, city health officials said Wednesday as they try to get a handle on a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. Read the full article here







