During a routine inspection, the presence of Legionella bacteria was detected in two rooms within the headquarters of the Italian Ministry of the Environment in Rome. As a precautionary measure, all offices within the Ministry were closed, and employees were instructed to work from home. Disinfection operations have been initiated and are expected to be completed within a few days, as reported by the website Open.online.
Legionella alert at Italian Ministry of the Environment
Type of event:
Public Health
February 11, 2025