Medics warn of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak due to high number of water systems lying idle
THE HSE’S HEALTH Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) today urged people to be aware of Legionnaires’ Disease, which can be caused due to bacteria growth in appliances which have been left untouched due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article here
Coronavirus: Public asked to save water as reservoirs run low
NI Water has asked the public to reduce water use, especially from hose pipes, as “demand is outstripping supply”. Read the full article here
Legionella: Where low occupancy poses water-borne risks
The focus of most organisations during this coronavirus pandemic has rightly been on the health and safety of employees and the general public in tackling the spread of the virus. As the ‘new normal’ settles in, and questions are asked about when we might return to work, organisations are advised to shift their focus from… Read more »
Large community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease outbreak caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, Italy, July to August 2018
Legionella pneumophila (Lp) is a Gram-negative bacterium responsible for a severe pneumonia named Legionnaires’ disease (LD). This infection represents 1.9% of all community‐acquired pneumonia cases, 4.0% of hospitalised cases and 7.9% of cases requiring admission to intensive care units [1]. The case fatality rate of LD ranges from 5% to 30% during outbreaks but can… Read more »
Reopening a pool after Covid-19 shutdown (TN45)
These instructions assume that you have shut your pool in accordance with one of PWTAG’s two alternative recommended procedures (PWTAG technical note 43). Read the full article here
CDC, EPA Change Building Reopening Guidance After Acknowledging Error
Agencies admit incorrect guidance in documents intended to protect people from a deadly waterborne disease. Read the full article here
Businesses set to reopen warned to be wary of Legionella bacteria in water
Businesses planning on reopening in the coming weeks are being urged to follow guidance to prevent the spread of Legionnaires disease, which develops in water systems. Read the full article here
Coronavirus: Businesses told to flush out water supply before reopening to avoid potentially deadly Legionella bacteria
Dental practices, hairdressers, offices, gyms and hotels should take action to avoid spreading the Legionella bacteria, says PHE. Read the full article here
Japanese pub aims to clean up with disinfectant spray machine
TOKYO (Reuters) – As Japan’s restaurants and bars slowly open up from a coronavirus lockdown, many are looking to reassure the public that dining out is safe again and one Japanese-style izakaya pub thinks it has found the perfect solution. Read the full article here
Medics warn of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak due to high number of water systems lying idle
THE HSE’S HEALTH Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) today urged people to be aware of Legionnaires’ Disease, which can be caused due to bacteria growth in appliances which have been left untouched due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article here







