Legionnaires disease outbreak

Village at Cedar Hill Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Windsor, Vermont

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 16, 2025

The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Village at Cedar Hill in Windsor Vermont. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious and preventable illness, particularly dangerous to the elderly and those with certain health conditions. What do… read more

Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2025

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County California have recently surfaced. One in the Westminster area. Another in the Tiburon Homes community. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious pneumonia-like illness generally associated with man-made water systems. Two recent outbreaks of… read more

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease in Baltimore Government Buildings

Our Blog | January 24, 2025

Concerns over Legionnaires’ disease in Baltimore grow as an inmate is diagnosed with the illness. This comes just weeks after Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease was found in the water supply for three Baltimore City buildings and three… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more

Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024

The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… 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