legionnaires’ disease

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at the Wynn Las Vegas Has Southern Nevada Health District Requesting Guests to Complete Health Survey!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 30, 2026

Following reports of at least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Wynn Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Health District has requested guests recently staying at the hotel to fill out a health survey. Additionally, during follow up Legionella testing,… read more

State Health Department Issues Warning About Statewide Increase in Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in North Carolina

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026

Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina has shown a marked increase over the past few years, says North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in a recent press release. On April 17, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and… read more

Legionella Detection at Colonial Vista Post Acute & Rehabilitation! Is There a Legionella Outbreak?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 14, 2026

Colonial Vista Post Acute in Wenatchee, Washington announced on their social media the facility had a Legionella bacteria detection and that the problem has been resolved. However, an initial announcement was not made on their page. Is there a Legionnaires’… read more

Older Patients with Legionella Pneumonia and Certain Underlying Conditions Experience Higher Death Rates, Says Mayo Clinic Research

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 8, 2026

Legionella pneumonia is a serious illness. Legionnaires’ disease, the illness associated with Legionella pneumonia, has been associated with hotels, resorts, gyms, large buildings with cooling towers, and hospitals. It is especially dangerous in hospitals because the patients are likely experiencing… read more

The City College of New York Issued Legionella and Disinfection Notification, Again.

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 12, 2026

For the second time in six months, The City College of New York distributed a notification of a positive Legionella test result and subsequent disinfection. The notice referred to a cooling tower in the Marshak Science Building. But this isn’t… read more

Possible Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Albuquerque, Hotel Suspected Source

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 17, 2026

A possible outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Albuquerque, New Mexico might be linked to an area hotel. Quality Inn & Suites, located at 6100 Iliff Road NW. If you have recently stayed at this hotel or one in the area… read more

Bronson Medical Hospital Investigated for Legionnaires’ Disease After Patient Diagnosed with Deadly Illness

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 4, 2026

A patient at Bronson Medical Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after being treated at the facility. Bronson officials say that they are investigating the potential exposure with several medical officials to better understand the situation…. read more

Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Ector County Claims Two Lives, Sickens at Least a Dozen

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

At least twelve people have contracted the deadly waterborne illness, Legionnaires’ disease, in Ector County. Two people have died. The Make Food Safe Blog reported on a similar uptick in Legionnaires’ disease cases last Summer. Could these outbreaks be related?… read more

Two Residents from Cherokee Apartments in Yorkville Test Positive for Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

So far, two residents from the Cherokee Apartments, located in Yorkville, New York, have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. When more than one case is reported in an area within a 12-month period, it prompts an investigation. Why does NYC… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Linked to the Village at Cedar Hill! Vermont Health Department Investigates!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

The Vermont Health Department is investigating the Village at Cedar Hill. A long-term care facility located in Windsor. Several patients have been diagnosed with a serious, sometimes fatal lung infection called Legionnaires’ disease. This illness, unlike other contagious respiratory illnesses,… read more