Although the condition of some ill residents has worsened and unfortunately four more have died, others are improving and we are confident this outbreak is under control. |
An air intake for the home's ventilation system is located next to the cooling tower and it is our conclusion that droplets containing the bacterium were spread through the home by the ventilation system, |
From what we know at this point, there's no evidence that the cooling tower was not properly maintained. |
Given the age of the population...it's not at all unexpected to see more deaths. |
I think we're dealing with the same source and the same outbreak, so I'm not concerned that we're dealing with an ongoing risk, |
I would not be surprised if there were additional deaths, |
It appears to be winding down, ... We are seeing the illness take its course in those who are already infected, which is why we're seeing some additional hospitalizations and these two new deaths. But at this time many of those who have been affected are improving. |
It appears to be winding down. We are seeing the illness take its course in those who are already infected, which is why we're seeing some additional hospitalizations and these two new deaths. But at this time many of those who have been affected are improving. |
It would be a severe strain on our existing hospital system. |
It's important for people to recognize that these are people who got ill back at the time the outbreak was at its peak. We're not seeing any new cases occurring either at the home for the aged or outside. |
Our environmental investigation to search for a source for the legionnaires' bacteria has included looking at the Home for the Aged, and has expanded now to look at sources outside the home, |
Our inspectors have taken samples at the food processing facility to determine the source of the salmonella contamination. No bean sprouts will be distributed from this plant until we are confident that the product is safe for consumption. |
Some people are fragile enough that they may still succumb to this. |
That aerosol, including the bacteria, could get sucked into a building's air conditioning system or could float down on the street in front of a building and be inhaled by someone passing by, |
The bacteria causing the disease was spread through a very vulnerable population of elderly residents with tragic results. |