Legionella in Busto Arsizio, 16 confirmed cases and one death: analysis on the water of the houses
Alarm legionella in Busto Arsizio. According to what was declared by the Lombardy Region Welfare Councilor Giulio Gallera, there are sixteen cases ascertained in Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese. A person died from the disease caused by the bacterium. Read the full article here
Two hospital wards were shut after deadly bacteria found in water
Legionella bacteria can cause a form of pneumonia called Legionnaire’s disease. Read the full article here
SNIPEF warns of Legionella dangers as water systems are restarted in post-COVID return to work
As the severity of the threat of COVID-19 diminishes and workers in hotels, offices, leisure facilities and other buildings begin the gradual return to work, trade association SNIPEF has warned of another threat looming on the horizon which, if left untreated, could have deadly consequences. Read the full article here
Water resources planning guideline: proposed update
Open consultation Summary We want your comments on the draft water company water resources planning guideline. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 2nd October 2020 Read the full article here
Elevated Levels Of Legionella Found In Fox Chapel Schools Serves As Reminder For All Districts
From the water fountains to the bathroom sinks — school districts in our area are scrambling to test the water. Read the full article here
Montreal health authorities ask doctors to look out for legionnaires’ disease after scattered cases emerge
Montreal’s public health department is asking doctors to look out for instances of legionnaires’ disease after seven cases were discovered in southwest Montreal over the last six weeks. Read the full article here
Legionella closes part of Royal Navy HQ
Part of the Royal Navy’s headquarters has been shut after Legionella was found in the water system. Read the full article here
Loo with a view: transparent public toilets installed in Tokyo parks
Amenities designed so prospective users can inspect their cleanliness from the outside. Read the full article here
Face mask use does not lead to Legionnaires’ disease
Posts shared thousands of times on social media claim Legionnaires’ disease, a serious type of pneumonia, can be contracted through reusable face masks, implying that it could be mistaken for COVID-19. This is false; experts say Legionnaires’ disease cannot be caught or spread via masks, and that it is not related to spikes in COVID-19…. Read more »
C.D.C. Closes Some Offices Over Bacteria Discovery
The move highlights the risk of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks when buildings are reopened after coronavirus lockdowns. Read the full article here







