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Legionella bacteria detected in Royal Hobart Hospital water supply – ABC News
Water supplies in a section of the Royal Hobart Hospital are being treated after legionella bacteria was detected during routine testing.
Legionella bacteria has been detected in the water supply for the Royal Hobart Hospital’s D-Block.
Key points:
- Legionella bacteria can cause legionnaires’ disease, a severe and often lethal form of pneumonia
- The water supply will be switched off overnight and flushed with chlorine to kill the bacteria
- Bottled water and anti-bacterial wipes have been delivered to the hospital
The bacteria was detected during routine testing, a spokesperson from the Tasmania H…
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