David McKeown
David McKeown
bacteria environmental home included looking outside search source sources
Our environmental investigation to search for a source for the legionnaires' bacteria has included looking at the Home for the Aged, and has expanded now to look at sources outside the home,
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This is part of the same cluster of cases and it seems very likely that they have had an exposure to the same source as the residents and staff at Seven Oaks (Home for the Aged),
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I think we're dealing with the same source and the same outbreak, so I'm not concerned that we're dealing with an ongoing risk,
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Our inspectors have taken samples at the food processing facility to determine the source of the salmonella contamination. No bean sprouts will be distributed from this plant until we are confident that the product is safe for consumption.
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It would be a severe strain on our existing hospital system.
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These athletes are determined. And they play to win. Our soccer team can win this thing. They show anyone what perseverance can be. They don't quit. Ever.
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These deaths are an unfortunate reminder that West Nile virus can be a serious health threat, although death is extremely rare.
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I would not be surprised if there were additional deaths,
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From what we know at this point, there's no evidence that the cooling tower was not properly maintained.
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We're seeing two cases associated with the original cluster.
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There is no indication that I can see that there is an ongoing risk of transmission in the community or in the vicinity,
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There have been, unfortunately, two additional deaths, both among residents.
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The bacteria causing the disease was spread through a very vulnerable population of elderly residents with tragic results.
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It's important for people to recognize that these are people who got ill back at the time the outbreak was at its peak. We're not seeing any new cases occurring either at the home for the aged or outside.