A health spa is the “likely source” of a legionella infection outbreak in which nine people have been hospitalised, Public Health England (PHE) has said. ”Fourteen people who attended Healax Salt Caves in Bournemouth in June have contracted either Legionnaire’s Disease or the less serious Pontiac fever. A further 39 people who reported symptoms have […]
An outbreak of potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease at Dolphin Square has been declared by health chiefs after a third person fell ill at the famed apartment blocks. The most recent victim, Nick Russell, had been staying at his mother’s apartment while attending his father’s funeral. Mr Russell, 57, went to A&E in Exeter after his […]
Another person who contracted Legionella has been admitted to a hospital near Ghent, bringing the total count of known cases of the outbreak up to 19, with more expected. The latest patient – who began displaying symptoms on the 13th May – was admitted to the AZ Jan-Palfijn Hospital in Ghent. The outbreak has […]
Health officials are currently investigating a case of deadly Legionnaires’ Disease at one of London’s most notorious apartment blocks. A resident of Dolphin Square has contracted the disease, according to Public Health England which said it was working with the management company to inform residents. “We were only told about it today. There is only one person affected […]
