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Health Department Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Margaret Hall Cincinnati Nursing Home
March 5, 2024
The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed at least one case of Legionnaires’ disease at St. Margaret Hall, a Cincinnati nursing home. Nursing home residents are considered a susceptible population, meaning they are at higher risk of becoming sick when exposed to… read more
What Legal Implications are Associated with Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks?
March 1, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease can have significant legal implications when outbreaks occur. These implications can involve various stakeholders, including individuals and families affected by the disease, healthcare facilities, building owners, employers, and public health authorities. Insurance Claims Insurance coverage may play a… read more
2022 Napa Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
February 10, 2024
In a December publication of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a recap and wrap-up of the 2022 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Napa was published. Unsurprisingly, data points to a cooling tower as… read more
Langston Hughes Apartments Legionnaires’ Outbreak
February 9, 2024
A public housing complex located in Brownsville, near Brooklyn is under investigation after two Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to two buildings. They are looking into the water system to determine the source of the illnesses. New York Health provides… read more
1 Death in the Mountain View Grand Resort Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
January 2, 2024
The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services is currently investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to Mountain View Grand Resort, located in Whitefield, New Hampshire. Two out-of-state residents were recently diagnosed with the Legionnaires’ disease, both stayed at the… read more
Donated Organs Cause Legionnaires’ Disease?
September 25, 2023
A study of the first reported cases of transplant patients likely contracting Legionnaires’ disease from donor organs was published in a weekly Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Two patients receiving lungs from the same donor fell ill… read more
Richman Plaza Bronx Legionnaires’ Outbreak
August 25, 2023
The New York City Health Department announced its investigation into two Bronx buildings’ water systems after two cases of Legionnaires’ disease occurred in residents at 10 Richman Plaza. It appears there is a known Richman Plaza Bronx Legionnaires’ Outbreak. The… read more
August 25, 2023
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to two Las Vegas resorts. Three recent guests have fallen ill. Two at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino and one at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. This… read more
Grand Rapids Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
August 8, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak cluster with five confirmed cases so far. So far no environmental source has been linked to this Grand Rapids Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The nature of this illness… read more
Zen Day Spa Legionnaires’ Outbreak
August 8, 2023
Contra Costa County Health department (CCH) is currently investigating two recent Legionnaires’ cases leading to deaths associated with Legionnaires’ disease. Investigators are looking to the Zen Day Spa as a potential source of infection. The Outbreak Two deaths were reported… read more