March 2007 News Articles
This Month’s Articles - Source www.ljconline.co.uk
Hospital shower blamed for man's death
A hospital has been condemned for ignoring safety guidance which led to a man dying from Legionnaires' disease caught from a dirty showerhead
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/somerset/6471901.stm
Firefighters tested after scare
Two firefighters underwent medical tests after bacteria which causes Legionnaires' disease was found in a showerhead
Legion bug alert at research labs
A worker is undergoing treatment for Legionnaires disease after traces of the bacteria which causes the potentially-fatal illness were found at his workplace. http://www.northantset.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2129226&SectionID=661
Probe into legion bug outbreak to resume
Council leader is to continue the internal probe into the Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak.
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=476445