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Deadly bacteria found in the water supply of a barge used by UK as temporary housing for asylum seekers

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak
Threat LensBiologicalWorldEurope
By Marianna Palmieri

Victims

Wounded

Date

August 11, 2023

What happened

The bacterium discovered in the water supply is Legionella bacteria, which can cause pneumonia-like illnesses. All 39 asylum seekers currently housed on the boat would be moved out pending further assessment of the risks onboard. The Home Office said there have been no confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease.

Where it happened

Main sources

https://www.politico.eu/article/asylum-seekers-moved-off-controversial-uk-offshore-barge-bibby-stockholm-deadly-legionella-bacteria-found-ships-water/

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