Image source: www.msn.com A troubling outbreak of legionellosis is currently under investigation at Peregrine Senior Living in Albany County. The Albany County Department of Health reported that as of August 30th, a total of 20 individuals have been hospitalized due to this illness. Key Points: Stay Informed: This is an ongoing situation, and new information […]
Celebrity Cruises Takes Safety Measures
Image source: www.cruisehive.com Celebrity Cruises has notified passengers of two confirmed Legionella cases among guests who sailed on the Celebrity Ascent in January 2024. To protect their privacy, further details about the exact Celebrity Ascent sailing or the infected guests’ names or identifying information has not been released. It is not known whether the individuals are related […]
Fatal Outbreak of Hot Tub Bacteria Shakes Up Upscale New Hampshire Hotel, Leaving One Dead and Another in Critical Condition
Hot Tub at Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, Northern New Hampshire Tests Positive for Legionnaires Disease Bacteria Image source: www.dailymail.co.uk A deadly outbreak of Legionnaires disease has struck the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, New Hampshire, claiming the life of 71-year-old Barbara Kruschwitz and hospitalizing another guest according to […]
Legionnaires Outbreak in Napa Sparks Urgent Call to Action: Know Your Rights
Point density heat map of residences of patients with Legionnaires disease — Napa County, California, 2022* Image source: CDC.gov In the summer of 2022, Napa, California, faced a health crisis that left a community in distress. A Legionnaires outbreak, with 14 confirmed exposures and 3 suspected cases, sent shockwaves through the region. Ten individuals required […]
American Cruise Lines legionnaires outbreak on one of its vessels on the Mississippi river.
We have learned of an outbreak of legionnaires disease on another American Cruise Line vessel on the Mississippi River per USATODAY.com’s article “American Cruise Lines notifies guests of Legionella bacteria during cruise” 9/29/23. When individuals are injured or become ill on a boat or ship, they have specific maritime claims that are unique to the […]
Spa shuts down after officials announced two deaths from Legionnaires’ disease after using a hot tub at the facility in Richmond, CA.
“A spa in Richmond was shut down this weekend after Contra Costa Health officials announced that two people died of Legionnaires disease after using a hot tub at the facility. They are contacting patrons of the Zen Day Spa on San Pablo Ave. in Richmond after two people died of Legionnaires disease late last week […]
Norwegian Cruise Line acknowledges exposure to legionella on Norwegian Prima that departed Florida in Jan and Feb 2023
We have commented here about the risks associated with Cruise Travel, and the exposure on Cruise Ships to Legionella bacteria in water sources. Recently Norwegian Cruise Lines acknowledged an exposure to legionella on at least four (4) of its cruises on the Norwegian Prima that departed Florida on January 22, January 29, February 5, and […]
Hot Tub outbreak of 14 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange Beach Alabama
Another Hot Tub outbreak of 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange Beach Alabama at the Turquoise Place Condo Complex located in Baldwin County Alabama. Legionnaires’ is a tragic disease that is completely preventable. Poor water maintenance and treatment of hot tubs and pools routinely result in cases such as this. The good news is […]
Travel Related Infectious Disease : Snow-birds and holiday travel
The CDC identifies Legionnaires Disease victims in terms of “Travel Related Infectious Disease” because in most cases the victim is in a new environment and usually on holiday or traveling. Many of the clients we represent are in fact holiday travelers who leave home for only a few days and stay at a hotel. Most […]
Legionnaires’ Exposure at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in New York State
The New York State Health Department is warning of a possible Legionella Bacteria exposure at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, located at 16 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. According to the Health Department the exposure would have occurred between July 16 and August 1 of 2018, likely in the pool or spa areas of […]
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