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Gardeners warned about Legionnaire's risk
Friday, 3 September 2010 00:03 GMT
Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost, after a pensioner developed the disease after handling some.

Legionnaire's bug in Leeds hospital pipe
Monday, 19 July 2010 12:35 GMT
Legionella bacteria has been found in the water system at a Leeds hospital.

Cardiff bone marrow patient develops Legionnaires
Sunday, 25 June 2010 16:49 GMT
A bone marrow transplant patient has contracted Legionnaires' disease at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

Windscreen water infection risk
Sunday, 13 June 2010 00:46 GMT
Windscreen wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires' Disease in England and Wales, the Health Protection Agency says

'Legionnaires' death' at hospital
Fri, 21 May 2010 10:46:22 GMT
An investigation begins into the death of a man at an Essex hospital from suspected Legionnaires' disease.

Legionnaires' probe closes centre
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:24:57 GMT
A sports centre on the site of the former Ridings School closes over fears Legionnaires' disease germs are present in its water tanks.

Compost link to Legionnaire's bug
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:24:42 GMT
Experts call for better warning labels on potting compost following three cases of Legionnnaire's disease in Scotland.

Legionella inquiry at jail shower
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:53:33 GMT
Part of a shower room at Lincoln Prison is cordoned off after what could be the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires' disease is found.

Legionella found in changing room
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:13:00 GMT
Legionella bacteria is discovered in the changing rooms at Northampton Racecourse, a council says.

Legionnaires' cases are confirmed
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:33:00 GMT
Two patients at Basildon University Hospital in Essex have Legionnaires' disease, it has been confirmed.

Probe finds no more Legionnaires'
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:15:50 GMT
An inquiry into whether two patients contracted Legionnaires' disease at an Essex hospital finds no more suspected cases.

Legionnaires' probe at hospital
Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:39:17 GMT
An investigation starts after two patients are suspected of contracting legionnaires' disease at an Essex hospital.

Trust fined for legionella levels
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:10:22 GMT
A hospital on Merseyside, where two patients died of Legionnaires' disease, is fined for breaching health and safety regulations.

Legionnaires' coast cases probe
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:46:56 GMT
Health officials are investigating two cases of Legionnaires' disease on Lancashire's Fylde coast.

Police investigate woman's death
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:05:03 GMT
Police investigate the death of a woman who died after contracting Legionnaires' Disease following a visit to a Lancashire holiday park.

Island tests for Legionnaires bug
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:56:47 GMT
Testing for Legionnaires' disease can be carried out in Guernsey after the States' laboratory gains the necessary accreditation.

Inquiry into flu diagnosis claim
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:21:57 GMT
A police officer who claims his wife was misdiagnosed with swine flu lodges a formal complaint against an ambulance service after she died.

Funeral for Legionnaires' victim
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:37:20 GMT
The funeral of a man who died after being admitted to hospital with Legionnaires' disease takes place in Kent.

Six Legionnaires' cases reported
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:45:25 GMT
A new case of Legionnaires' disease is reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated to six.

Five Legionnaires cases confirmed
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:45:24 GMT
Five cases of Legionnaires' disease are confirmed in Kent, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) says.

Legionnaires' bug victim is named
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:19:18 GMT
A man who died at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease is named locally.

Patient dies of Legionnaires' bug
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:05:35 GMT
One patient dies and two others, including an elderly patient, are seriously ill with Legionnaires' disease, it is revealed.

Legionnaires' probe at Pontin's
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:13:34 GMT
A Blackpool holiday camp is investigated by health officials after a former guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.

Legionella bug found in hospital
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:17:25 GMT
Legionella bacteria is found in the surgical and maternity blocks at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital in Bedfordshire.

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