British tourist catches Legionnaires' disease in Greece
Summary
A British tourist named Donna Jobling fell seriously ill with Legionnaires' disease while on vacation in Crete, Greece. She is currently in intensive care in a hospital, and other guests have been moved from the hotel as a safety measure. The Greek health authorities are investigating, and an emergency alert has been issued to tackle the situation.Key Facts
- Donna Jobling is a British tourist who contracted Legionnaires' disease in Crete, Greece.
- She is in the intensive care unit at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion.
- The disease is a serious lung infection caused by inhaling water droplets containing Legionella bacteria.
- Ms. Jobling began showing symptoms on June 5 and has been hospitalized since June 11.
- EasyJet Holidays moved other guests out of the hotel as a precaution.
- The Greek health ministry asked hotels to check the quality of their water supplies.
- Common sources of Legionnaires' disease include contaminated air conditioning systems, spa pools, and hot tubs.
- The disease is more dangerous for smokers, people over 50, and those with weakened immune systems.
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