The director-general of public health, Maria Ramos, has said today (Thursday) that the legionella outbreak in Palmanova is under control. There may be further notification of cases, she explained, but these will not be new cases; rather, they will relate to September or early October.
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Palmanova legionella outbreak under control
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Hi time to ban "mist air conditioning systems on bar and restaurant terraces. Can't think of a better way to fill people lungs with contaminated moister droplets, customers and passers by, legionella does not discriminate. Just for the record there have been cases of all ages being affected.
It has very "flu like" symptoms, same incubation period, and about the same level of risk as flu. It affects, as flu does, the immuno-compromised (such as the old and infirm, the very young, and, in this case 70 yo with leukemia & other things) but if youre in good health its not a huge issue. Hotels in Mallorca are required to do a legionella treatment of their hot & cold water and iarcon systems, as well as do daily tests on water and pools. My guess is the prolonged hot weather has created an infection somewhere.
What are the symptoms of this desease ?. How can people avoid contracting the infection ?.
Goodness. Hot on the heels of the false sickness scam. Prediction for the UK media headlines next week;"Brits Caught Up in Mallorca Scam"