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Legionnaires' cases in Stoke
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.
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New case of Legionnaires' disease
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.
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Eight patients are now in hospital after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.
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Health officials: No new cases of Legionnaires' disease in Stoke-on-Trent
Staff at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire say there are no new cases of Legionnaires' Disease to report in Stoke-on-Trent today.
The total number of cases remains at 16.
Health officials await details of Legionnaires' death
Health officials are awaiting details of the cause of death of a patient suffering from Legionnaires' disease.
No further details were released about the person who died. The patient was among 16 confirmed cases in the city of Stoke-on-Trent.
Legionnaires' death confirmed in Stoke-on-Trent
The Health Protection Agency has confirmed one of the people being treated for Legionnaires' disease in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire has died.
Three men in their 70s among the Legionnaire's victims
Seven people are being treated in hospital with Legionnaires' disease in Stoke-on-Trent.
The patients range in age from their late 40s - 75 years old:
- A man in his 40s
- A woman in her 50s
- Two men in their 50s
- Three men in their 70s
Two of the three men in their seventies are said to be in a stable condition. The other patients are all recovering and improving.
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Seven confirmed cases of Legionnaire's disease in Stoke-on-Trent
There are seven confirmed cases of Legionnaire's disease in Stoke-on-Trent.
The seven patients are being treated at University Hospital of North Staffordshire.