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Daily Record
28-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Holidaymakers urged to pack small item in case as Brit catches Legionnaires' disease abroad
The potentially fatal lung infection is spread through infected water droplets, particularly in warm locations Holidaymakers heading abroad this summer are being urged to pack one thing into their suitcases as a Brit was struck down by Legionnaires' disease. Donna Jobling, 57, from Hull, was in intensive care from June 11 after contracting potentially deadly lung disease. Doctors had to put her into an induced coma and she awoke on June 25, reported the BBC. The disease is caught by inhaling droplets of water that contain Legionella bacteria. The Brit was on an all-inclusive break in Crete when she became unwell. While it's not known if the legionella source was the hotel, it is reportedly cooperating with local health authorities, while the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has issued an emergency alert in response to the confirmed case. And Brits are being warned of the serious - and often overlooked - risk of Legionnaires' disease this summer, particularly in warm locations. Legionella grows best in water between the temperatures of 20 to 45C. The bacteria can be found in a wide range of man-made water systems, including taps, showers, air conditioning units, pools and hot tubs. And while it can exist throughout the entire year, the heat in summer months mean it's a particularly high-risk period, especially when combined with stagnant water in systems that have not been used regularly - such as hot tubs, spa pools, and holiday homes. Legionella authority Hydrohawk said the latest case is sadly not isolated. Greg Rankin, CEO, said: "There have been multiple reports of Legionella outbreaks in hotels abroad and on cruise ships in recent years. "The tragic part is, many of these could have been prevented with earlier detection, faster diagnosis, and prompt action. Of course, the responsibility lies with hotel and resort operators to maintain proper water management and testing protocols. "However, we would urge British travellers to exercise caution when using holiday accommodation – particularly to countries where water safety legislation may not be as robust as it is in the UK." Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease Early symptoms of Legionnaires' disease, which may show from two to six days after infection, include: Muscle aches Tiredness Headaches Dry cough Fever HydroHawk recommends packing a small item that will allow you to carry out a quick, simple test. Greg added: "For added peace of mind, a simple rapid Legionella testing kit can offer reassurance and help ensure a safer stay.' HydroHawk offers rapid Legionella testing kits that deliver accurate results within just 25 minutes. Greg adds: 'Going on holiday should be a time to relax and enjoy, not worry about hidden health risks. Though it may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to packing for the summer getaway, taking simple precautions against Legionella by investing in a rapid testing kit could make all the difference. "After all, everyone deserves peace of mind on their long awaited summer break.' You can purchase a HydroHawk Legionella Swab Test for £25.99, here.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
British woman who caught Legionnaires' in Crete wakes from coma
A British woman who caught a serious lung disease while on holiday in Crete has woken from an induced coma and reached out to her husband, according to her Jobling, 57, from Hull, was put into an induced coma after contracting Legionnaires' disease on the Greek island earlier this Thursday, Ms Jobling remained "critical" in intensive care, with husband Sid, 69, at her hospital bedside, but her niece, Klaire Keita, said medics believed she was "heading in the right direction".Ms Keita, 42, said: "On Wednesday, Donna opened her eyes and tapped on Sid. He Facetimed me straightaway, he was over the moon. We all are." It is not clear if the source of the disease has yet been identified, but easyJet Holidays has moved other customers out of the hotel they were staying in, as a Jobling has been in an intensive care unit at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion since 11 June, Ms Keita 5 June, she developed a chest infection, which triggered acute respiratory failure and Keita, who described her aunt as "the best person you could ever hope to meet", said: "Donna came out of the coma on Monday. "She is still very poorly and we do not have a clue when she will be able to come home." Ms Jobling and her husband were holidaying with another couple, Paula and Nicholas Mason, also from Masons returned home on 12 June - the day both couples were meant to fly back Mason previously said her friend looked "really healthy" in photographs taken at the start of the break, which was booked by the two husbands as a surprise for their Keita said she dashed to Crete to see her aunt when she was taken ill. She plans to return once Ms Jobling's European Health Insurance Card, ordered prior to the holiday, arrives."The doctors say they need it," she said. "Fortunately, Donna also took out holiday insurance." In Crete, locals have been "absolutely brilliant", according to Ms Keita."A restaurant, in particular, has been so kind to Sid," she said, adding the couple's local pub in Hull, The Dairycoates Inn, had organised a collection to help the family meet extra costs. "We're so grateful for everyone's support," said Ms Ms Jobling's diagnosis, the Greek health ministry issued a statement to hoteliers in Crete to "raise awareness among all those involved in monitoring the quality of water for human consumption especially with regard to Legionella". The BBC has asked easyjet Holidays if the source of the disease had now been identified, but it would not deviate from a statement issued last week, which said it was "continuing to support her and her family in every way we can".It had also contacted customers who were due to travel in the next four weeks to provide alternative options and had also contacted those who had recently stayed at the hotel "to inform them of necessary guidance". Legionnaires' disease Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection most commonly contracted through the inhalation of water droplets containing Legionella is usually caught in places such as hotels, hospitals and office buildings from contaminated air conditioning systems, but can also be contracted from spa pools and hot include shortness of breath, a high temperature and chest pain or discomfort. The disease can induce pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, which can be life-threatening.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- 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.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
British holidaymaker in critical condition after catching Legionnaires' disease in Crete
A British tourist is in intensive care after catching a serious lung disease while on holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling from Hull was on an all-inclusive holiday on the Greek island of Crete when she fell ill on 6 June. Her condition continued to worsen over the next two days and she was admitted to hospital in Heraklion. The 57-year-old had caught Legionnaires' disease, a lung infection you can get after inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs. A doctor told Ms Jobling's husband, Sid, that her lungs were quickly shutting down, then she was put into an induced coma. She and her husband had been travelling with easyJet holidays. "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can," a spokesperson for the holiday provider said. While it is not confirmed that the hotel is the source of the infection, as a precaution customers were moved out and have been provided alternative hotel accommodation. Those planning to stay in the hotel over the next four weeks have also been given alternative options. As well as moving other customers out of the hotel, easyJet Holidays said it has been in touch with customers who have recently returned home from the hotel. "Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them,' the spokesperson said. The hotel where Ms Jobling fell ill is currently working with local health authorities on the island. 'Donna has an abundance of loving family and friends who just want to get the chance to go over there to support her and Sid, who is currently there alone and has been for two weeks,' a GoFundMe fundraising page for Ms Jobling says. The fundraiser, organised by Ms Jobling's niece, has raised £510 out of an £1,200 target as of Monday morning. It added: 'We really don't know what the outcomes can be at this point, with very little good news from doctors. Anything will help at this hard time; we just need people there to support them.' Ms Jobling has been in the intensive care unit in critical condition since 11 June. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said it is supporting the family and is in contact with the local authorities. After Ms Jobling was hospitalised, the Greek health ministry issued a statement to hoteliers in Crete to "raise awareness among all those involved in monitoring the quality of water for human consumption especially with regard to Legionella". The disease is uncommon, but it can be very serious. It is unclear what caused the infection, but you can usually contract the illness by inhaling tiny droplets of water containing bacteria. The disease tends to be caught in places like hotels, as well as hospitals and offices, where bacteria have got into the water supply. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort, a high temperature and flu-like symptoms. An emergency alert has also been issued on the island by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control following the diagnosis.
The Independent
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Independent
British holidaymaker in critical condition after catching Legionnaires' disease in Crete
A British tourist is in intensive care after catching a serious lung disease while on holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling from Hull was on an all-inclusive holiday on the Greek island of Crete when she fell ill on 6 June. Her condition continued to worsen over the next two days and she was admitted to hospital in Heraklion. The 57-year-old had caught Legionnaires ' disease, a lung infection you can get after inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs. A doctor told Ms Jobling's husband, Sid, that her lungs were quickly shutting down, then she was put into an induced coma. She and her husband had been travelling with easyJet holidays. "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can," a spokesperson for the holiday provider said. While it is not confirmed that the hotel is the source of the infection, as a precaution customers were moved out and have been provided alternative hotel accommodation. Those planning to stay in the hotel over the next four weeks have also been given alternative options. As well as moving other customers out of the hotel, easyJet Holidays said it has been in touch with customers who have recently returned home from the hotel. "Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them,' the spokesperson said. The hotel where Ms Jobling fell ill is currently working with local health authorities on the island. 'Donna has an abundance of loving family and friends who just want to get the chance to go over there to support her and Sid, who is currently there alone and has been for two weeks,' a GoFundMe fundraising page for Ms Jobling says. The fundraiser, organised by Ms Jobling's niece, has raised £510 out of an £1,200 target as of Monday morning. It added: 'We really don't know what the outcomes can be at this point, with very little good news from doctors. Anything will help at this hard time; we just need people there to support them.' Ms Jobling has been in the intensive care unit in critical condition since 11 June. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said it is supporting the family and is in contact with the local authorities. After Ms Jobling was hospitalised, the Greek health ministry issued a statement to hoteliers in Crete to "raise awareness among all those involved in monitoring the quality of water for human consumption especially with regard to Legionella". The disease is uncommon, but it can be very serious. It is unclear what caused the infection, but you can usually contract the illness by inhaling tiny droplets of water containing bacteria. The disease tends to be caught in places like hotels, as well as hospitals and offices, where bacteria have got into the water supply. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort, a high temperature and flu-like symptoms. An emergency alert has also been issued on the island by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control following the diagnosis.
