A recent outbreak of Legionnaires disease has killed two people that contracted it during a stay a Chicago hotel. The hotel has closed, and drained it’s pool, and hot tub in response to the outbreak. Legionnaires’ disease is a respiratory bacterial infection usually spread through mist that comes from a water source, such as cooling towers, air conditioning or showers. Click below to find out more.
Cesar Colon
A Chicago hotel has closed and drained its pool, hot tub and fountain in response to the deaths of two people who contracted the flu-like Legionnaires’ disease, authorities said Monday.
Since August 14, health officials have recorded eight confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including the two deaths, among guests who visited the JW Marriott Chicago hotel in downtown Chicago. “We believe that there is no ongoing health threat at the hotel. Individuals who stayed at the hotel during this time period who are experiencing flu-like symptoms are encouraged to get in touch with a healthcare provider because it is important that all potential cases are diagnosed and treated as soon as possible,” said Kathleen Ritger, a doctor at the Chicago Department of Public Health.
