legionnaires’ disease

Washington Heights’ Second Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 10, 2018

Washington Heights is again gripped in a second Legionnaires outbreak over the course of a few months. 8 illnesses have been reported and all of them were hospitalized. However, one of them is already discharged. The infected individuals were between… read more

Pinellas County Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2018

Another outbreak of Legionnaires disease, but this time it’s in Pinellas County, Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County is investigating two cases of legionellosis from cases both apparently living in the same apartment community. While withholding… read more

Legionnaires Sioux Falls Cases on the Rise

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 1, 2018

In Sioux Falls South Dakota, the State Department of Health is investigating fourteen confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease. This includes individuals who live in or have recently traveled to Sioux Falls.  Fourteen people were hospitalized, ranging from thirty six to… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Hits Illinois

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 31, 2018

Between June 7th and July 1 of this year several cases of Legionnaires’ disease were discovered in Illinois. McHenry County was the center of the illness and 9 people became ill in various locations of the county. With previous outbreaks… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Has Hit Ohio

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 25, 2018

Eleven cases of Legionnaire’s Disease are being investigated in Parma, Ohio allegedly connected to a parish community there, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. Ten individuals had to be hospitalized, and a 93-year-old woman died as a result… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Takes a Life in Hawaii

Legionnaire's disease,Water | June 24, 2018

The island of Oahu has found itself in the midst of another outbreak recently – this time Legionnaires’ disease. At this time, there have been four confirmed cases, but the source of exposure is still a mystery. Officials are looking… read more