Tag: public health

Health officials in New York are investigating a fatal legionella outbreak linked to contaminated water systems, prompting warnings for UK building managers to ensure they are compliant with safety regulations.

Health experts have issued a warning to property managers to monitor legionella infection risk in water systems following a case of Legionnaires’ disease linked to transport infrastructure and holiday accommodation.

A hotel in Reggio Calabria has been issued with an emergency legionella hotel closure order after health authorities discovered the bacteria in the premises' water system during a routine inspection.

Health authorities are investigating a fatal legionella outbreak in Basel after dozens of people were hospitalised, highlighting the importance of water safety compliance and maintenance for property managers in the ...

Authorities have ordered the immediate closure of a property in Italy after a legionella outbreak hotel incident was confirmed, following the discovery of high bacterial concentrations within the building's internal ...

Health officials have launched an investigation into a serious legionella outbreak at a residential care home following the hospitalisation of a 91-year-old resident who remains in a critical condition.

A new patent has introduced a thermal pasteurisation system designed to improve the safety of a legionella water heater by killing bacteria while simultaneously preventing scalding through an integrated heat ...

Health officials in Italy have issued an urgent reminder of legionella prevention tips for property managers after a significant cluster of 38 cases was reported in the Padua region since ...

Health authorities have ordered the closure of shower facilities at an industrial site following a confirmed legionella outbreak, remaining in force until plumbing systems are decontaminated and subsequent test results ...

Authorities at a large correctional facility have initiated precautionary legionella water testing in staff bathrooms after potential traces of the bacteria were suspected, although no illnesses have yet been reported.