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Legionella has been found in water supplying parts of a cancer treatment ward at a hospital in Edinburgh. Traces of the bacteria were identified in the radiotherapy unit at the Western General Hospital.  NHS Lothian said the source had been isolated and there had been no cases of infection in hospital patients or staff.  The…

Traces of Legionnaires’ disease have been found in shower heads at a police training college. The discovery was made during routine testing at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan in Fife on Wednesday. Police Scotland said the shower heads were being replaced and contingency plans were in place. It is understood that no-one has become…

On July 21, 1976, the American Legion Association opened its annual three-day convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia in the United States of America. More than 2,000 Legionnaires, mostly men, attended the convention. The date and city were chosen to coincide with America’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of the signing of the…

Aberdeenshire Council’s headquarters in Aberdeen has been closed following the potential discovery of Legionella. The “early warning” was raised at Woodhill House on Tuesday during testing of the water supply. Aberdeenshire Council said no one had fallen ill. The building will remain closed until an all-clear is given. Legionella bacteria are commonly found in sources…

Elderly patients have been moved to a different ward at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin after a potential legionella risk was identified in the water supply. An issue was raised during sampling being carried out as part of ongoing redevelopment work around ward seven. NHS Grampian said so far no cases had been found in…