Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial disease that can be contracted through breathing in small droplets of water that contain legionnaires bacteria.
"It could come from mist from a cooling tower, usually hot tubs, and also be from people that use public water in hotels. It could also be in public buildings and apartment buildings," explained Dr. Paschal Nwako, a Camden County Health officer.
The health departments confirmed four official cases of Legionnaires disease in Pennsauken. While Dr. Nwako says there are other cases in Camden County, these four particular cases are close in proximity. Officials are looking into the water supply but he says it could have come from another municipality, which is why they're encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
4 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in PennsaukenInvestigators are trying to determine how and where the people got infected. The source could be outside Pennsauken.
Leer más »
Wyandot County Sheriff's deputy dies in Pickaway County crash while transporting prisonerA Wyandot County Sheriff's deputy died Thursday after the van he was driving while transporting a prisoner collided with a truck on Ohio Route 56.
Leer más »
Officials: Double shooting in Camden kills man, 65; critically injures 54-year-old womanCamden County officials are investigating a double shooting in Camden that killed a man and critically injured a woman.
Leer más »
Ohio sheriff’s deputy dies in crash while transporting inmateWyandot County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Kin was killed in the crash in Pickaway County, reports say.
Leer más »
Violent crime cases dismissed as court backlog in Riverside County continuesThe backlog of cases combined with a chronic shortage of judges and a lack of courtrooms created a situation where serious and violent crime cases are being dismissed.
Leer más »
Opinion: Legal aid in eviction cases win-win for tenants and countyWe call on state and local leaders to appropriate fiscal pandemic recovery funds to...
Leer más »