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BBC News
17 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Crete hotel removed from sale over Legionnaires' disease fears
The Greek hotel where a holidaymaker who contracted Legionnaires' disease was staying has been temporarily removed from sale, the BBC Jobling, from Hull, caught the lung disease during an all-inclusive holiday in Crete and is in intensive family of the 57-year-old, who was travelling with easyJet Holidays, were being supported by the holiday operator."As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative options," a spokesperson said. The hotel has not been officially named but it was understood officials were working with local health authorities on the it was not confirmed that the hotel was the source of the infection, easyJet said as a precaution customers were moved out and have been provided alternative hotel accommodation. Ms Jobling developed a chest infection on 5 June which triggered acute respiratory failure and was taken to an intensive care unit at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion six days later according to her family. What is Legionnaires' disease? Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection transmitted by inhaling droplets of infected is not usually contracted by drinking contaminated water and people can become infected when taking a shower, flushing a toilet or from an air conditioning symptoms can be confused with influenza and, according to the NHS, include a cough, shortness of breath, chest pains and a high who catch Legionnaires' disease are treated with antibiotics. Most make a full recovery but it can take weeks for people to get back to normal. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Brit fighting for life after catching deadly disease on all-inclusive at hols hotspot
A BRITISH tourist is fighting for her life after catching a deadly disease while on her all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, came down with Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive care. 2 2 She is receiving urgent treatment at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion after falling ill just days into the trip. Donna was holidaying with her husband Sidney and friends Paula and Nicolas Mason, also of Hull. The group had been enjoying a £1,500-per-couple all-inclusive trip when Donna fell ill. She developed a chest infection and needed lots of rest, and then became seriously ill two days later. Donna, who suffers from "complex" medical conditions including epilepsy, was taken to hospital on June 11 and doctors put her in an induced coma. Tests confirmed she had contracted Legionnaires' disease, which triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia. Her "devastated" family has flown out to be by her side. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
