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BBC News
3 days ago
- 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.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- 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
6 days ago
- 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.
