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10.09.2010
Two dead and 14 ill as Legionnaires' outbreak in Wales spreads
Health officials confirmed that a 70-year-old man died on Wednesday, following the death of a 64-year-old woman on Monday. Both are thought to have had underlying health problems. The outbreak has infected 14 other people with the life-threatening disease, thought to have originated in cooling towers and large air conditioning units on one of a number of industrial sites.
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12.07.2010
Stuart Colvin Promotion
Stuart Colvin has been promoted to the position of Senior Consultant following his continued drive for ultimate customer service.
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12.07.2010
Cardiff bone marrow patient develops Legionnaires
A bone marrow transplant patient has contracted Legionnaires' disease at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The man is said to be 'critical but stable' after being diagnosed with the disease while at the transplant unit.
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14.06.2010
Windscreen Washer Legionella
Windscreen wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires' Disease in England and Wales, the Health Protection Agency says. Stagnant, warm water is a breeding ground for the Legionella bacterium, which when inhaled causes pneumonia. Yet adding screenwash kills the bacteria and could save lives, the Agency advised.
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16.02.2010
Legionella at Northampton Racecourse changing room
The bacteria responsible for Legionnaires' disease has been found in changing rooms at Northampton Racecourse, it has been revealed.
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16.02.2010
Legionella inquiry starts in Lincoln Prison shower room
Part of a shower room at Lincoln Prison has been cordoned off after a patch of what could be the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires' disease was found.
