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Two further cases of Legionnaires’ Disease have been confirmed overnight, bringing the total number linked to Hereford to 26.
In both cases the onset of their illness fits in with the incubation period of the other known affected people.
Dr Mike Deakin, Director of Public Health, said: “We have been expecting to see new cases as the incubation period is up to 14 days.
“One of these cases was detected by a GP, the other following admission to hospital. The fact that they have been detected reassures us that the heightened state of awareness among local GPs and hospital staff is continuing.”
The condition of the two new cases is stable.
Of the 26 confirmed cases, nine are being treated in hospital.
A 24-hour hotline has been set up which members of the public can ring for advice. This number is 01785 231 011.
An additional number for further media enquires has been established. For further information contact the communications office on 01432 363 944.
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Editor’s notes
Confirmed Cases as of 23 November 2003
Date Legionnaires’ Disease confirmed Patient Condition
1 24 October 2003 Male, in 70s. Deceased
2 5 November 2003 Female, in 50s Stable
3 6 November 2003 Female, in 50s Stable
4 7 November 2003 Male, in 40s Discharged
5 8 November 2003 Male, in 70s Discharged
6 10 November 2003 Male, in 50s Stable
7 11 November 2003 Male, in 30s Discharged
8 11 November 2003 Female, in 40s Discharged
9 11 November 2003 Male, in 50s Stable – GP care
10 12 November 2003 Male, in 60s Discharged
11 12 November 2003 Male, in 60s Stable
12 12 November 2003 Woman, in 40s Discharged
13 13 November 2003 Woman 90s Discharged
14 14 November 2003 Male, 70s Stable
15 14 November 2003 Male, 60s Discharged
16 15 November 2003 Male, 60s Stable
17 15 November 2003 Male, 70s Discharged
18 15 November 2003 Male, 70s Stable
19 15 November 2003 Male, 50s Stable – GP care
20 15 November 2003 Male, 70s Discharged
21 15 November 2003 Female, 50s Stable – GP care
22 15 November 2003 Male, 40s Stable – GP care
23 17 November 2003 Male, 70s Stable
24 19 November 2003 Male, 50s Stable – GP care
25 22 November 2003 Male, 50s Stable
26 22 November 2003 Male, 40s Stable – GP care
GP care = patient has not needed hospital care
23 November Legionnaires' Disease update - 11.30am
Two further cases of Legionnaires’ Disease have been confirmed overnight, bringing the total number linked to Hereford to 26.
In both cases the onset of their illness fits in with the incubation period of the other known affected people.
Dr Mike Deakin, Director of Public Health, said: “We have been expecting to see new cases as the incubation period is up to 14 days.
“One of these cases was detected by a GP, the other following admission to hospital. The fact that they have been detected reassures us that the heightened state of awareness among local GPs and hospital staff is continuing.”
The condition of the two new cases is stable.
Of the 26 confirmed cases, nine are being treated in hospital.
A 24-hour hotline has been set up which members of the public can ring for advice. This number is 01785 231 011.
An additional number for further media enquires has been established. For further information contact the communications office on 01432 363 944.
-END-
Editor’s notes
Confirmed Cases as of 23 November 2003
Date Legionnaires’ Disease confirmed Patient Condition
1 24 October 2003 Male, in 70s. Deceased
2 5 November 2003 Female, in 50s Stable
3 6 November 2003 Female, in 50s Stable
4 7 November 2003 Male, in 40s Discharged
5 8 November 2003 Male, in 70s Discharged
6 10 November 2003 Male, in 50s Stable
7 11 November 2003 Male, in 30s Discharged
8 11 November 2003 Female, in 40s Discharged
9 11 November 2003 Male, in 50s Stable – GP care
10 12 November 2003 Male, in 60s Discharged
11 12 November 2003 Male, in 60s Stable
12 12 November 2003 Woman, in 40s Discharged
13 13 November 2003 Woman 90s Discharged
14 14 November 2003 Male, 70s Stable
15 14 November 2003 Male, 60s Discharged
16 15 November 2003 Male, 60s Stable
17 15 November 2003 Male, 70s Discharged
18 15 November 2003 Male, 70s Stable
19 15 November 2003 Male, 50s Stable – GP care
20 15 November 2003 Male, 70s Discharged
21 15 November 2003 Female, 50s Stable – GP care
22 15 November 2003 Male, 40s Stable – GP care
23 17 November 2003 Male, 70s Stable
24 19 November 2003 Male, 50s Stable – GP care
25 22 November 2003 Male, 50s Stable
26 22 November 2003 Male, 40s Stable – GP care
GP care = patient has not needed hospital care