Sixth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak
NEW YORK — A sixth person has died from the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, according to city health officials. The latest death came as there have been 111 confirmed cases of the…
Health Department clarifies statement about contaminated water at Hotel on the Cay
PROTESTANT CAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health clarified a news release issued earlier today that stated Hotel on the Cay used solely cistern water — and not potable water. Virgin Islands Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion…
Health Department shuts down Hotel on the Cay over confirmed cases of Legionnaire’s Disease
PROTESTANT CAY — The Department of Health, today, issued an immediate Cease-and-Desist Order to Hotel on the Cay in St. Croix, requiring the hotel to suspend all operations due to the detection of legionella contamination…
Health Department Offers Tips To Prevent Legionnaire’s Disease After Cases Detected Here
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been detected in St Thomas and St Croix, the Health Department warns. Legionnaires’ disease, a type of severe pneumonia, is caused by breathing in tiny droplets of…