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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Two Contract Legionnaires' Disease in Ocean City

Two people have contracted Legionnaires' disease while vacationing in Ocean City, Md., authorities say.

Both vacationers stayed at the Sea Watch condominiums, where Worcester County health officials confirm the bacteria Legionella has contaminated the water supply.

One of the affected individuals stayed at the 115th Street complex last fall. The other was there in the spring, officials say.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Again? I have to wonder if the venting systems being shut down in the winter off season causes mold, and other fungi in the venting to contribute to this illness?

Anonymous said...

It in the water not the HVAC, there is a good chance its all over buildings in OC but they do not test for it until 2 people come done with it in a set period of time.