Legionnaire’s disease

Legionnaires’ Disease in Co-Op City Sickens At Least Two, Likely More.

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024

At least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Co-Op City have been reported. But there are likely more. This serious pneumonia infection is likely related to a cooling tower contaminated with the bacterial pathogen, Legionella. A sign that city and… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease at Evanston YMCA Sickens at Least Two, Possibly More

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is currently investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Evanston YMCA but more cases are likely. The serious pnuemonial illness was linked to the facility’s hot water supply. Evanston YMCA remains closed during… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Prompts Response

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024

Erie County Department of Health notified a local long-term care facility of Legionnaires’ disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor after a former patient became sick. The announcement prompted a response to this diagnosis. Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Pleasant Ridge… read more

4 Deaths So Far in Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at Peregrine Senior Living Facility

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024

So far there have been four deaths connected to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker. Several other illnesses are being evaluated. According to reports, this outbreak is likely one of the most deadly reported outbreaks… read more

Recent Uptick of Legionnaires’ Disease in Lee County

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | September 23, 2024

Legionnaires’ disease in Lee County has shown a steady incline over the past ten years. Some years have shown a dramatic increase, while others return from the outlier to the upward trend. However, over the past three years, a significant… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease in Gaston County Has Investigators Searching for a Source

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024

A cluster of patients with Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County has prompted a Public Health investigation. The source remains elusive. Gaston County Public Health has not yet been able to determine the source of the illnesses. Here’s what we know… read more

Peregrine Senior Living Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 9, 2024

According to the local news, 3 people are dead after a Legionnaire’s disease outbreak at a New York assisted living facility, officials announced Thursday. There is also word that a 4th death may be also linked to the outbreak. Here… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park Prompts Investigation

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 6, 2024

Reports of Legionnaires’ disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park prompts a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services investigation. This waterborne illness has many different potential sources. Many of which the facility has onsite. Here’s what we know… read more

Two More Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease at RiverWalk Resort

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024

An additional two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at RiverWalk Resort have been reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Bringing the total number of illnesses to at least seven. A Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit may be coming… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024

A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more