Stagnant water systems in commercial buildings temporarily closed during the pandemic may put employees at risk of waterborne-infections like Legionnaires’ disease, according to The New York Times.

“Despite regulations aimed at reducing outbreaks, a critical blind spot persists: many buildings with positive Legionella tests or related cases remain unreported, leaving residents, workers, and ...

Here are five things to know. 1. The Illinois VA facility, home to nearly 400 residents, has experienced three separate outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease since 2015, causing a total of 64 infection ...

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia, was so named in 1976 after a Pennsylvania outbreak of a mystery illness that sickened over 200 and killed 34 in two weeks. The Centers for Disease ...

ATLANTA, GA — ASHRAE recognizes the growing concern surrounding the recent clusters of Legionnaires’ disease cases, specifically in New York City and parts of Ohio, reaffirming the Society’s ...

Preliminary results of a nationwide study suggest that the disinfectant used to treat water before it is distributed through pipes may impact the incidence of Legionnaires' disease in certain parts of ...

Legionella is a potentially deadly bacteria found in and around water; tough safeguards are in place to minimise risks, but ...

A hidden hazard could be lurking in garden hoses, hot tubs and even holiday homes. Hydrohawk, a Legionella authority, has issued a warning about the increased risk of Legionnaires’ disease during the ...

In what is being hailed as the most significant change to the safety rules dealing with the control of Legionella risks for over a decade, the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have now published ...

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people who engage in open water swimming should be aware of this risk, say the ...

Written communication with Oakland County Circuit Court employees shows officials did not immediately tell them their ...