Legionnaires’ — United States
A new report says dirty cooling towers may be to blame for a legionnaires’ disease outbreak at San Quentin State Prison [California]. Water was shut off at San Quentin State Prison following a possible outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in late August [2015]. One prisoner was confirmed and transferred to an outside hospital. At least 30 suspected cases of the disease were also reported. The prison tried to control the outbreak by turning off the plumbing and bring in portable toilets. There are
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