2 separate Legionnaires' disease investigations at 2 different Las Vegas properties
One case involves the South Point Hotel located on South Las Vegas and Silverado Ranch boulevards, where two cases of 'travel-associated' Legionnaires' disease are reported. According to the health district, one person stayed at the property in August 2024 and another person stayed there in February 2025. Both have since recovered.
Water samples taken at the hotel tested positive for the bacteria that causes the disease, the district stated in a news release.
Any guests who stayed at South Point on or after April 16, 2025, and developed or are experiencing symptoms within 14 days of their stay are urged to complete a confidential illness survey that can be found at this link.
Symptoms typically begin 10 days after exposure and can include a cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches for up to two weeks. People who stayed at the South Point before May 7, 2025, and are not experiencing symptoms are not considered at risk for the infection, the district stated in a news release.
The South Point is doing water system remediation efforts and conducting follow-up testing to ensure the water is safe, the district stated in a news release.
The second property is The Grandview at Las Vegas, which is located next to the South Point. The health district is investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease in people, not from Nevada, who stayed at that property. One person stayed there in February 2025, and the two others were there in April 2025.
The bacteria that cause the disease were also found in water samples from the Grandview, and remediation efforts are taking place.
Any guest who stayed at the Grandview on or after March 27, 2025, who became sick or is still experiencing symptoms, is asked to complete the survey at this link.
People who are at increased risk of getting sick include:
People 50 years or older
Current or former smokers
People with chronic lung disease
People with weakened immune systems
People who take drugs that can weaken their immune system (after a transplant operation or chemotherapy)
People with underlying illnesses as diabetes, kidney failure, or liver failure
Anyone with additional questions can contact the district's Helpline at (702) 759-4636 (INFO).
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