Legionella

Legionnaires Disease Hits Illinois Retirement Home

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2019

On September 12 a release was made concerning 12 cases of Legionnaires’ at a retirement home in Illinois. This is an ongoing Legionnaires Disease Illinois Retirement Home outbreak. A local news station covering the story issued the following statements: The… read more

Two Confirmed Legionnaires Cases in Bronx High-Rises

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 11, 2019

City officials in the Bronx area of New York are investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ Disease. Both patients reside in Tracey Towers in Norwood. While tenants have been advised the development’s water system is being currently evaluated. The Department of… read more

Avoiding Legionnaires Disease in Hotels

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 10, 2019

With the end of summer fast approaching many people set to the highways this weekend to do some exploring and while many stay with family and friends there are some who will book a room to just get away from… read more

Covenant Living Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019

The Kane County of Health Department has confirmed four cases of Legionnaires disease at a retirement facility in Batavia. In a statement released by county health officials, the department is investigating the Legionnaires disease outbreak at Covenant Living at the… read more

Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak: 2 More Schools Test Positive

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 30, 2019

ABC 8 of Richmond, Virginia broke the story on August 30 that two more schools have tested positive for legionella bacteria in the Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak. In two meetings this week, Chesterfield officials admitted two more schools tested positive… read more

Gershen Apartments Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 21, 2019

Gershen Apartments, a senior housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities, is under the microscope after 3 cases of Legionnaires disease were confirmed at the facility within the past 13 months. The New Jersey Department of Health is working… read more

Drew Hamilton House — Legionnaires Disease Returns to Harlem

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 7, 2019

A 734 housing unit in Harlem is being tested for Legionella bacteria. New York’s Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires disease outbreak at Drew Hamilton House, located on Frederick Douglas Blvd. The DOHMH’s public notification protocol for Legionnaires’ disease… read more

Legionnaires at Apple Rehab Rocky Hill

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 1, 2019

The Connecticut Department of Public Health is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires disease at Apple Rehab Rocky Hill nursing facility. One of the patients died recently. Here is what we know about Legionnaires at Apple Rehab Rocky Hill: Legionnaires… read more

School Closes in Chesterfield Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 26, 2019

The Virginia Department of Health announced that there are 10 cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in the northeast quadrant of Chesterfield County since May 1. As a result of this Chesterfield Legionnaires Disease Outbreak, Greenfield Elementary School has been closed… read more

Harlem NYCHA Building Undergoes Legionnaires Testing

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | July 20, 2019

The Health Department is evaluating water system at a NYCHA apartment building in Harlem. According to health officials, 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported at Drew-Hamilton houses on Frederick Douglass Boulevard within the past year. Could this be… read more