Officials suspect Legionella bacteria at Dearborn retirement facility after two die
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN, JUL 26 – Health officials investigate Legionnaires' disease after two deaths at retirement community; mortality rate for the illness is about 10%, according to a resident's family member.
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Health officials probe cases of Legionnaires’ disease, deaths in Dearborn senior home
By Aya Fayad, The Detroit News Wayne County health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease among residents of a Dearborn senior living home after two infected individuals have died. Two cases from June and July were reported at Allegria Village, an assisted living community for people at least 55 years old, the department said. Though both cases have died, the causes of death are still under investigation. “Wayne County Health…
Officials suspect Legionella bacteria at Dearborn retirement facility after two die
State and local health departments are investigating Legionnaires' disease cases at a retirement community in Dearborn after two residents died following hospitalization. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Officials suspect Legionella bacteria at Dearborn retirement facility after two dieResidents at Allegria Village's Bridgeside Place building were alerted Tuesday to the possible presence of Legionella bacteria in the water system. The Michiga…
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