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Central Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak – SOURCE FOUND!!
August 19, 2021
This week, the Health Department is currently investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem (zip codes 10037 and 10039) and bordering communities. Here’s what we know in this Central Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak: UPDATE – SOURCE FOUND in… read more
North Portland Senior Living Community Legionnaires Outbreak
July 14, 2021
Residents at the historic Rosemont Court senior living community face permanent relocation after a string of Legionnaires’ cases. Ten residents became ill in January, resulting in 3 hospitalizations and 1 death. Recently, two more people have become ill. Despite their… read more
Rosemont Court Legionnaires’ Outbreak Prompts Relocation of 100 Seniors
July 14, 2021
One more case has been added to the ongoing Legionnaires’ outbreak at historic Rosemont Court senior living community. Officials have been working since January to resolve the issue. However, despite continued effort by the building’s sponsors along with public health… read more
Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea Legionnaires Outbreak
July 9, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Health announced today their investigation into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to the Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea in Minnesota. Thus far, two cases have been confirmed as part of this Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea… read more
Legionnaires Bacteria Found in School
July 2, 2021
Last week, officials in Ohio and Pennsylvania announced that they had found Legionella bacteria in multiple schools. Legionella bacteria, or Legionella pneumophila, causes Legionnaires disease; a serious form of pneumonia that can result in lung failure and death. Legionella can… read more
Union County Legionnaires Outbreak
May 14, 2021
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease reported between Feb. 3rd and Feb. 26th in Union County, NJ are being investigated by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJOH), along with local health officials. The cluster of cases has seen 14 people become… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits
September 30, 2020
Legionnaires’ Disease is a rare form of pneumonia that is contracted by breathing in mist, vapor, or water that is contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Legionella often spreads in poorly maintained water and cooling systems. That means if you or a… read more
Where Does Legionnaires’ Disease Come From?
August 31, 2020
Legionnaires disease was first identified in 1976, when more than 200 visitors at the Philadelphia American Legion convention contracted the potentially fatal strain of pneumonia. Which led to the death of 34 people. After an in-depth investigation by the Centers… read more
How Do You Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease?
August 31, 2020
Outbreaks of Legionnaires disease are preventable, but requires meticulous cleaning of water systems and precautionary measures that do not allow the growth of Legionella bacteria. Implementing proper maintenance strategies for water systems in large buildings or structures is the best… read more
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Legionnaires Disease?
August 31, 2020
Legionnaires disease is a form of severe pneumonia caused by a bacterium known as, ‘Legionella,’ which naturally exists in freshwater but can grow and become dangerous in man-made settings if the water isn’t properly maintained. Thousands of people in the… read more