The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to WMUR that it “believes” the hot tub at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield was the “possible source” of the Legionnaires' disease infection in the two people who became ill. A Massachusetts woman died from Legionnaires' disease and a Rhode Island man was hospitalized, state health officials said. A preliminary investigation revealed the presence of Legionella bacteria in the hot water. Officials said no new cases of Legionnaires' disease were identified in connection with the investigation. In addition, the resort's hot tub remains closed and health officials said it “does not pose a threat to the public.” Initial testing also found “no Legionella in the resort's water system, nor did any other ongoing sources of exposure to Legionella.” and NHDES to address the findings of this investigation and ensure her well-being.'' In October, Barbara Kruschwitz, 71, of Merrimack, Mass., became ill and went to the Mountain View Grand, according to her husband.・He died a few days after leaving the resort. He told WMUR that his wife got into the bathtub, but she didn't. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, which can contaminate water systems. Health officials said people can get sick by inhaling water droplets from showers, hot tubs or faucets. Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, and pneumonia. Symptoms usually develop 2 to 14 days after exposure. Older people, people with weakened immune systems, and smokers are generally at higher risk. The most serious infection is pneumonia. Chan said guests should be aware of symptoms, especially if they have more severe symptoms of pneumonia, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath. Mountain View Grand Resort did not immediately respond to WMUR's request for comment Monday. Last month, a representative for the resort told WMUR that they are “passionately committed to the well-being of everyone who walks through our doors,” adding that they “continue to follow strict and consistent protocols to ensure maximum safety.” “I'm working on it,” he said. We are ensuring the health and safety of our guests and employees while awaiting the results of recent tests to confirm the potential source of infection. ”
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to WMUR that it “believes” the hot tub at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield was the “possible source” of the Legionnaires' disease infection in the two people who became ill. They were both exposed to hot tubs earlier this fall.
One woman in Massachusetts died from a veteran illness and one person in Rhode Island was hospitalized, according to state health officials.
A preliminary investigation revealed the presence of Legionella bacteria in the bathtub.
Officials said no new cases of Legionnaires' disease were identified in connection with the investigation.
In addition, the resort's hot tub remains closed and health officials said it “does not pose a threat to the public.” Additionally, initial testing “did not detect Legionella in the resort's water system or other ongoing sources of Legionella exposure.”
“The department continues to work with Mountain View Grand Resort and NHDES to address the findings of this investigation and ensure the health and safety of our staff and guests,” health officials told WMUR in a statement.
Barbara Kruschwitz, 71, of Merrimack, Massachusetts, became ill in October and died a few days after leaving the Mountain View Grand Resort, her husband said.
He told WMUR that his wife got into the bathtub, but he didn't.
This disease is caused by Legionella bacteria and can contaminate water systems. Health officials said people can get sick by breathing in water droplets from showers, hot tubs and faucets.
Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, and pneumonia. Symptoms usually develop 2 to 14 days after exposure.
Older adults, immunocompromised people, and smokers are generally at increased risk. The most serious infection is pneumonia. Chan said guests should be aware of symptoms, especially if they have more severe symptoms of pneumonia, such as fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Mountain View Grand Resort did not immediately respond to WMUR's request for comment Monday night.
Last month, a resort representative told WMUR that they are “passionately committed to the well-being of everyone who walks through our doors,” adding that they “continue to follow strict and consistent protocols to ensure the utmost health and safety.” I continue to follow the rules,” he said. We are ensuring the safety of our guests and employees while awaiting the results of a recent test to confirm the potential source. ”
