Seven people have died from Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans’ Home, where 50 cases of the disease have been reported.
CCRC working with health officials as 12 cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2019
An Illinois continuing care retirement community where 12 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed has been taking “proactive measures” and working closely with county and state health...
Illinois governor moves into veterans home that has history of Legionnaires’ cases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2018
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday temporarily moved into a veterans’ home in the spotlight for multiple Legionnaires’ outbreaks. The move came a day before federal health officials sent...
Senior living operator takes steps after resident contracts Legionnaires’ disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2016
A New York senior living community is taking precautions after Legionnaires’ disease recently was diagnosed in a resident who was hospitalized but has been released.
Senior living community takes precautions after two Legionnaires’ cases found
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2016
A four-month-old senior living community in Maryland is taking precautionary measures after two residents were found to have Legionnaires’ disease. The experience may prove informative to other communities...
CDC: Manage water to help prevent Legionnaires’ disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2016
If you want to decrease the likelihood of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in your community, make sure you’re managing the water system properly. That advice comes from the Centers for Disease...