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7th April 2013
An Exeter school is undergoing deep cleaning after bacteria that can cause Legionnaires' disease was found in its water system.
Community use of some classrooms at West Exe Technology College over the Easter holidays was suspended while contractors cleaned its water system.
When the legionella bacteria was discovered in February, pupils were advised to drink bottled water.
In a letter to parents, the school said it should not pose a risk to health.
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15th April 2013
A community hospital forced to close following the discovery of the legionella bacteria is to reopen later.
The bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease were found during routine water testing at the 20-bed Launceston Hospital in Cornwall in February.
Peninsula Community Health (PCH) said the boiler had been replaced and the water system disinfected and updated.
There are also new sinks, taps and flooring in some areas of the hospital.
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26th May 2013
Potentially lethal Legionella bacteria have been found in showers at a leisure centre in Swindon.
The bug, which can cause Legionnaires' disease, was found following a routine check at The Link centre in the town.
Swindon Borough Council said higher than normal levels of the bacteria had been found but the "health of centre users had not been put at risk".
Temporary showers have been installed and the centre remains fully open, a spokesman said.
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3rd September 2013
A hospital criticised over high mortality rates failed to protect patients from a fatal legionella infestation, a court has heard.
Two patients died in 2007 and 2010 after contracting Legionnaires' disease at Basildon Hospital in Essex. Six more were infected during the same period.
The hospital admitted failings under the Health and Safety at Work Act in January and is expected to be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday.
It said it "apologised unreservedly".
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4th September 2013
A Northampton fountain contaminated with the bacterium that causes Legionnaires' disease is to be made safer after a council consultation.
The Market Square water feature was turned off in August 2012 after traces of the legionella bacterium were found.
Nearly 60% of the 350 people who responded said they want the fountain remodelled and switched back on.
Northampton borough councillor Tim Hadland said he was "looking forward" to the fountain's return.
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13th September 2013
NHS Lothian has said it is investigating four cases of Legionella longbeachae linked to gardening compost.
Two patients are currently being treated in intensive care in hospital. Another two have been discharged after treatment.
Symptoms of the infection can include headaches, diarrhoea or a dry cough followed by pneumonia.
The health board is trying to identify the source of the outbreak.
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16th September 2013
A new "super school" will be closed again to pupils on Tuesday, after the bug responsible for Legionnaires' disease was found at the site.
Eastern High School in Cardiff closed last Wednesday after routine tests found traces of legionella.
The school, bringing together 1,500 pupils from Rumney and Llanrumney high schools, had only been open for two days before it shut.
Officials say arrangements have been made for lessons to be held off site.
They insist the bacteria discovery is a "low risk" to health.
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19th September 2013
A team of health experts have recommended warning labels be put on bags of compost because of the risk of Legionnaires' disease.
A further case of Legionella longbeachae connected to compost has been identified as part of an outbreak that began in August.
It brings the total number of people affected to five. The latest victim is being treated in hospital in Dundee.
Scotland has seen 15 cases of longbeachae since 2008.
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16th September 2013
An ex-captain's death from Legionella cannot be definitively linked to a cruise ship, an inquest has heard.
Tore Myhra, 57, died in a Miami hospital in November 2009, four days after becoming ill on board a Royal Caribbean cruise.
An inquest in Norwich heard the ship tested negative for Legionella.
Norfolk assistant deputy coroner David Osborne said: "It's not possible to definitively say the ship was more likely than not the source."
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25th November 2013
A massive improvement in ACoP L8 has been released in the guise of the fourth edition.
This version is removes the technical guidance from the main body of the text and places it into a second volume HSG274 Parts 1, 2 and 3.
More clarity now exists ensuring awareness of which parts fall under ACOP status:
- risk assessment
- the specific role of an appointed competent person, known as the ‘responsible person’
- the control scheme
- review of control measures
- duties and responsibilities of those involved in the supply of water systems
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25th November 2013
Along with the improvements in ACoP L8 in general, the technical guidance has been extracted from the document and placed into three separate documents:
HSG274 Part 1 : The control of legionella bacteria in evaporative cooling systems
HSG274 Part 2 : The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems
HSG274 Part 3: The control of legionella bacteria in other risk systems
Part 2 is still under development, so only draft versions are currently available, however, parts 1 and 3 have been released and contain more relevent details with far more clarity than previous versions of ACoP L8
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5th December 2013
Legionella has been discovered at the Castel hospital in Guernsey, health officials have confirmed.
The bacteria, which can lead to Legionnaires' disease, was found on Albecq ward during routine water tests.
The health department has stopped use of ward showers and said it was in the process of removing the bacteria.
Read more on the BBC website
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