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1 dead, 11 sickened in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in California
by 8DonCo Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:40 am
1 dead, 11 sickened in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in California county
A hotel cooling tower had "high levels" of the bacteria that causes the disease.
Health officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in a northern California county.
Twelve residents of Napa County have been diagnosed and hospitalized with the rare lung infection since July 11, according to Napa County Public Health. Among those, one person has died and three people remain hospitalized, health officials said Wednesday.
As part of its investigation, the county has been testing human-made water sources, including cooling towers and decorative fountains, for the presence of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.
Preliminary results found "high levels" of the Legionella bacteria in a sample taken from a cooling tower at the hotel Embassy Suites Napa Valley, in the city of Napa.
The cooling tower has been taken offline, "which mitigates any ongoing risk to public health," and the county health department said it is continuing to identify any other sources that have unsafe amounts of the bacteria.
"Our joint investigation team continues to work with Embassy Suites staff to remediate the source of exposure," Napa County health officer Dr. Karen Relucio said in a statement. "Finding Legionella in one water sample is an important piece of the puzzle, but we must continue to investigate other cooling towers and water sources in the outbreak area, as it is common to find more than one source."
None of the 12 patients diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease have been identified as having stayed or visited the Embassy Suites hotel, health officials said.
An Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley spokesperson told ABC News that the hotel is continuing to "cooperate fully" with the county's ongoing investigation.
"We are waiting for a full report with test results from the health department, however, remain diligent in our commitment to providing a safe, hospitable environment for all," the spokesperson said in a statement. "In keeping with that commitment and upon learning of their concerns, we immediately contacted our consultant and water treatment provider to ensure we were following the guidance set forth by the health department and began remediation."
A hotel cooling tower had "high levels" of the bacteria that causes the disease.
Health officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in a northern California county.
Twelve residents of Napa County have been diagnosed and hospitalized with the rare lung infection since July 11, according to Napa County Public Health. Among those, one person has died and three people remain hospitalized, health officials said Wednesday.
As part of its investigation, the county has been testing human-made water sources, including cooling towers and decorative fountains, for the presence of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.
Preliminary results found "high levels" of the Legionella bacteria in a sample taken from a cooling tower at the hotel Embassy Suites Napa Valley, in the city of Napa.
The cooling tower has been taken offline, "which mitigates any ongoing risk to public health," and the county health department said it is continuing to identify any other sources that have unsafe amounts of the bacteria.
"Our joint investigation team continues to work with Embassy Suites staff to remediate the source of exposure," Napa County health officer Dr. Karen Relucio said in a statement. "Finding Legionella in one water sample is an important piece of the puzzle, but we must continue to investigate other cooling towers and water sources in the outbreak area, as it is common to find more than one source."
None of the 12 patients diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease have been identified as having stayed or visited the Embassy Suites hotel, health officials said.
An Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley spokesperson told ABC News that the hotel is continuing to "cooperate fully" with the county's ongoing investigation.
"We are waiting for a full report with test results from the health department, however, remain diligent in our commitment to providing a safe, hospitable environment for all," the spokesperson said in a statement. "In keeping with that commitment and upon learning of their concerns, we immediately contacted our consultant and water treatment provider to ensure we were following the guidance set forth by the health department and began remediation."
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