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Legionnaire's bacteria found in water of Lanarkshire hospital

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iOS - Android Staff handwashing facilities on toilets are also out of commission as a precautionary measure while testing is ongoing.Susan Friel, Nurse Director Acute, NHS Lanarkshire, confirmed the detection and said: "Following routine water sampling legionella bacteria has been detected in the water system in the renal and endoscopy units.Legionella has been found in two wards at Monklands Hospital"As soon as this was identified we immediately installed filters on both wash hand basins and shower outlets in both units to ensure the water was safe for use."As a precaution we have also fitted filters on the wash hand basins and shower outlets in Ward 2 which is served by the same water tank."We are working closely with microbiology and.

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