Posts Tagged ‘Legionanaires’ disease’
The Risk of Legionella Lurking in Water Systems after COVID Closures
As schools begin to reopen in certain communities, in addition to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, officials are also worried about the increased risk of deadly illnesses caused by bacteria after months of closures. In fact, a dozen schools have already reported the detection of Legionella in their water systems, a warning to…
Read MoreAvoiding Legionnaires’ Outbreaks as Businesses Reopen
Amid COVID-19, remote work became the new normal, with the doors to most commercial offices closed for at least 90 days. The same was true for hotels, restaurants, theaters, gyms, factories, and other businesses that have been temporarily shut due to the pandemic. As businesses reopen, now there are also concerns about Legionnaires’ outbreaks, a…
Read MorePreventing Legionella Before It Infects the Masses
Legionnaires’ disease may not make front-page news every week, but when it hits a community, it can be devastating. Hotels with pools and hot tubs, property owners with buildings that have cooling towers or fountains—and anyone nearby can be affected. If the naturally occurring bacterium Legionella gets out of balance, it can make people very…
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