Legionnaires' outbreak probe urged
People who contracted Legionnaires' disease this year are calling for a public inquiry after a fatal outbreak in Stoke-on-Trent.
Second person dies from Legionnaires' disease
A second person has died after an outbreak of Legionnaires disease in Stoke-on-Trent.
Probable source of Legionnaires' outbreak identified
Officials believe the Legionnaires outbreak at Stoke On Trent can be traced to a hot tub in a Stoke warehouse.
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Legionnaires' outbreak over
by Balvinder SidhuThe Health Protection Agency has declared an outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease over in Stoke-on-Trent. Two people died and more than 20 others contracted the disease.
But those affected by the illness are calling for a public inquiry. Giuseppe Orlando says he's angry that medical procedures weren't in place when he sought treatment after becoming ill.
Stoke Legionnaires' outbreak 'over'
The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Stoke-on-Trent that resulted in 21 cases and two deaths has been declared over by public health experts from the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
Of the two patients in hospital, one is due to be discharged today.
The second is improving and has been transferred from critical care to a ward.
It is 25 days since the probable source - a hot tub on display at JTF Warehouse in Fenton - was decommissioned and health experts no longer expect to see cases associated with this outbreak.
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Legionnaires' outbreak probe urged
People who contracted Legionnaires' disease this year are calling for a public inquiry after a fatal outbreak in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Another case of Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in Stoke-on-Trent following an outbreak in the city thought to be linked to a hot tub.
The Health Protection Agency said the latest case brings the total to 21. The patient, who is being treated at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, is a man in his 70s.
Two patients being treated for the disease since the spate of illnesses began in the middle of July have died.
New case of Legionnaires' disease confirmed
Another case of Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in the Stoke-on-Trent outbreak bringing the total of cases to 21.
A man in his seventies is now recovering and three other patients remain in hospital. experts believe the source of the outbreak was a hot tub at a discount warehouse in Fenton.
Second person dies from Legionnaires' disease
A second person has died after an outbreak of Legionnaires disease in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Second death in Stoke-on-Trent Legionnaires' outbreak
A second person has died after an outbreak of Legionnaires disease in Stoke-on-Trent.
A man in his seventies who was being treated at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire died on Saturday.
Health officials say the probable source of the outbreak was a hot tub on display at the JTF Discount Warehouse in Fenton in Stoke on Trent.
Legionnaires' cases hit 20
The Health Protection Agency has confirmed that another case of Legionnaires' disease has been identified, in connection with the outbreak at Stoke on Trent.
It brings the number of confirmed cases from 19 to 20. The latest patient has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.
According to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, three patients remain in a stable condition in hospital.
Legionnaires' survivor thanks the NHS
June Clews was one of the 19 people affected by the Stoke on Trent Legionnaires' outbreak. She tells Central News that she is lucky to be alive.
Stoke-on-Trent Legionnaires victims rise to 19
The number of people diagnosed with Legionnaires disease in Stoke-on-Trent has risen to 19.
One person has died and nine others are being treated in hospital.
The Staffordshire Cluster of Primary Care Trusts say a hot tub display at the JTF Mega discount store in Fenton, Stoke On Trent is the probable source of the disease.
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