Tag: legionnaire’s disease
Disneyland Shuts Down Cooling Towers Amid Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Disneyland Park has temporarily closed down 2 cooling towers at its Southern California facility following an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia that can be fatal.
Legionella Found in St. Patrick Hospital’s Water Supply
St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana has reported positive water tests for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, and reported that a patient may have contracted the illness.
Ohio State University Reports 2 Cases of Legionnaires
Health officials in Columbus are investigating 2 cases of Legionnaire's disease linked to Ohio State University.
Legionnaire’s Outbreak Infects 5 at Elvis’s Graceland Hotel
At least 5 people who visited Elvis Presley's Graceland Guest House in Memphis, Tennessee have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease, a serious and sometimes deadly lung infection.
Water Births Infect 2 Babies With Legionnaires’ Disease
Two infants in Arizona who were born at home in birthing tubs were diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease in 2016, raising safety concerns about water births.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Infects 4 at LA Fitness Gyms
Four cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in people who exercised at two LA Fitness gyms in Orange County, Florida.
Legionnaire’s Disease Sickens 2 at Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Two guests who stayed at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease after making separate trips in March and April.