Tag: legionnaire’s disease
Hotel Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Infects 3 in Walla Walla
Health officials in Washington have confirmed that 3 guests at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Walla Walla were infected with Legionnaire's disease.
Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Linked to American Cruise Lines
Health officials found evidence of Legionnaire's disease in the drinking water of two American Cruise Lines ships after 3 passengers got sick.
Deadly Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Sickens 5 Seniors in Portland
An outbreak of Legionnaire's disease at an apartment complex for seniors has infected at least 4 people, including one person who died.
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel remains closed after officials in Georgia reported 1 death and an outbreak of 61 probable cases of Legionnaires' disease.
Legionnaires’ Bacteria Found in Bronx Hospital: NYC Health Officials
New York City health officials have confirmed they found Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, in the water supply at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx.
Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Strikes Hawaii
The Hawaii State Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday that it is investigating a sixth case of Legionnaires’ disease on the Hawaiian Islands, most of which have occurred in people with chronic health problems or compromised immune systems.
Legionnaire’s Outbreak Hits IslandWalk Community in Florida
At least 11 people were hospitalized with Legionnaire's disease after an outbreak in an upscale gated community in Venice, Florida.
Legionnaires’ Infects Resident of Veterans Home in Fresno
A resident of the Veterans' Home in southwest Fresno, California was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, a severe type of pneumonia.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Hits Illinois Veterans Home
A lawsuit was filed against a nursing home in Quincy, Illinois after 13 residents died of Legionnaires' disease and 61 more were sickened.
Ford Detects Legionella Bacteria at Claycomo Factory
Ford has detected Legionella bacteria in the cooling towers of a factory after a worker was hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease.