Latest news with #NSWHealth
The Advertiser
18 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Childcare worker charged for producing abuse material
An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working at six out-of-school care service providers in the northern suburbs of Sydney and the CBD, between April 2021 and May 2024. Details of the Australian Federal Police investigation were revealed on Thursday after court-issued non-publication orders were revoked. The man has been remanded in custody since October 2024. The Artarmon man is believed to have offended at six locations but parents at 52 other locations, including some of Sydney's most elite schools, have been notified. "(He) does not pose a current threat to the community," the federal police said in a statement on Thursday. "It is important to note that all of the impacted families have been contacted by the AFP and NSW Health. "Support services have been offered and continue to be provided." AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner Brett James is expected to reveal further details at a press conference on Thursday. An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working at six out-of-school care service providers in the northern suburbs of Sydney and the CBD, between April 2021 and May 2024. Details of the Australian Federal Police investigation were revealed on Thursday after court-issued non-publication orders were revoked. The man has been remanded in custody since October 2024. The Artarmon man is believed to have offended at six locations but parents at 52 other locations, including some of Sydney's most elite schools, have been notified. "(He) does not pose a current threat to the community," the federal police said in a statement on Thursday. "It is important to note that all of the impacted families have been contacted by the AFP and NSW Health. "Support services have been offered and continue to be provided." AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner Brett James is expected to reveal further details at a press conference on Thursday. An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working at six out-of-school care service providers in the northern suburbs of Sydney and the CBD, between April 2021 and May 2024. Details of the Australian Federal Police investigation were revealed on Thursday after court-issued non-publication orders were revoked. The man has been remanded in custody since October 2024. The Artarmon man is believed to have offended at six locations but parents at 52 other locations, including some of Sydney's most elite schools, have been notified. "(He) does not pose a current threat to the community," the federal police said in a statement on Thursday. "It is important to note that all of the impacted families have been contacted by the AFP and NSW Health. "Support services have been offered and continue to be provided." AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner Brett James is expected to reveal further details at a press conference on Thursday. An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working at six out-of-school care service providers in the northern suburbs of Sydney and the CBD, between April 2021 and May 2024. Details of the Australian Federal Police investigation were revealed on Thursday after court-issued non-publication orders were revoked. The man has been remanded in custody since October 2024. The Artarmon man is believed to have offended at six locations but parents at 52 other locations, including some of Sydney's most elite schools, have been notified. "(He) does not pose a current threat to the community," the federal police said in a statement on Thursday. "It is important to note that all of the impacted families have been contacted by the AFP and NSW Health. "Support services have been offered and continue to be provided." AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner Brett James is expected to reveal further details at a press conference on Thursday.
7NEWS
18 hours ago
- Health
- 7NEWS
Man dies in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease in Potts Point, Sydney
A man has died after contracting Legionnaires' disease in NSW. The Potts Point resident, aged in his 80s, first became unwell in June, according to NSW Health. He was among six other people from the same area who contracted the disease and were hospitalised. 'NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to their loved ones,' the department said. Five of the other patients have since been discharged. None of the infected are known to each other but they may have been exposed to a common source of infection. Legionnaires' disease is contracted by exposure to Legionella bacteria, and outbreaks can occur when bacteria from environmental sources such as cooling towers atop large buildings become contaminated. The disease is not spread from person to person. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit Director Dr Vicky Sheppeard said that no Legionella bacteria have been found so far in the area since investigations began in June. Building owners have been asked to disinfect their cooling towers on two occasions. Symptoms of Legionnaires' include fever, chills, shortness of breath and a cough. It can lead to severe pneumonia. 'People who have recently been in Potts Point and develop these symptoms should see their GP or go to a hospital emergency department,' NSW Health said. More information can be found on the department's website.
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Perth Now
Childcare worker charged for producing abuse material
An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working at six out-of-school care service providers in the northern suburbs of Sydney and the CBD, between April 2021 and May 2024. Details of the Australian Federal Police investigation were revealed on Thursday after court-issued non-publication orders were revoked. The man has been remanded in custody since October 2024. The Artarmon man is believed to have offended at six locations but parents at 52 other locations, including some of Sydney's most elite schools, have been notified. "(He) does not pose a current threat to the community," the federal police said in a statement on Thursday. "It is important to note that all of the impacted families have been contacted by the AFP and NSW Health. "Support services have been offered and continue to be provided." AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner Brett James is expected to reveal further details at a press conference on Thursday.
The Advertiser
19 hours ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
One person dead amid legionnaires' outbreak in NSW suburb
Seven residents in one NSW suburb have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak in Potts Point, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, has led to all seven hospitalised with the disease. This included a man in his eighties, who became unwell in late June and died from the infection. Five of the other patients have returned home and one is recovering in the hospital. None of the patients are known to each other; however, they may have been exposed to a common source of infection in the area, NSW Health said. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit director Dr Vicky Sheppeard said that while no Legionella bacteria have been found so far, investigations are continuing. "The District has requested building owners disinfect their cooling towers on two occasions since the investigation began in June," Dr Sheppeard said. READ MORE: Inside aged care: what our elderly Australians are eating may shock you "People who have recently been in Potts Point and develop these symptoms should see their GP or go to a hospital emergency department." Legionnaires' disease is an uncommon infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria are commonly found in the environment, particularly in water and soil. Infection occurs two to 10 days after a person breathes in the bacteria in contaminated water vapours or dust. READ MORE: How COVID, flu, RSV are tracking this winter - and how to protect yourself Seven residents in one NSW suburb have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak in Potts Point, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, has led to all seven hospitalised with the disease. This included a man in his eighties, who became unwell in late June and died from the infection. Five of the other patients have returned home and one is recovering in the hospital. None of the patients are known to each other; however, they may have been exposed to a common source of infection in the area, NSW Health said. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit director Dr Vicky Sheppeard said that while no Legionella bacteria have been found so far, investigations are continuing. "The District has requested building owners disinfect their cooling towers on two occasions since the investigation began in June," Dr Sheppeard said. READ MORE: Inside aged care: what our elderly Australians are eating may shock you "People who have recently been in Potts Point and develop these symptoms should see their GP or go to a hospital emergency department." Legionnaires' disease is an uncommon infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria are commonly found in the environment, particularly in water and soil. Infection occurs two to 10 days after a person breathes in the bacteria in contaminated water vapours or dust. READ MORE: How COVID, flu, RSV are tracking this winter - and how to protect yourself Seven residents in one NSW suburb have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak in Potts Point, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, has led to all seven hospitalised with the disease. This included a man in his eighties, who became unwell in late June and died from the infection. Five of the other patients have returned home and one is recovering in the hospital. None of the patients are known to each other; however, they may have been exposed to a common source of infection in the area, NSW Health said. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit director Dr Vicky Sheppeard said that while no Legionella bacteria have been found so far, investigations are continuing. "The District has requested building owners disinfect their cooling towers on two occasions since the investigation began in June," Dr Sheppeard said. READ MORE: Inside aged care: what our elderly Australians are eating may shock you "People who have recently been in Potts Point and develop these symptoms should see their GP or go to a hospital emergency department." Legionnaires' disease is an uncommon infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria are commonly found in the environment, particularly in water and soil. Infection occurs two to 10 days after a person breathes in the bacteria in contaminated water vapours or dust. READ MORE: How COVID, flu, RSV are tracking this winter - and how to protect yourself Seven residents in one NSW suburb have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak in Potts Point, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, has led to all seven hospitalised with the disease. This included a man in his eighties, who became unwell in late June and died from the infection. Five of the other patients have returned home and one is recovering in the hospital. None of the patients are known to each other; however, they may have been exposed to a common source of infection in the area, NSW Health said. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit director Dr Vicky Sheppeard said that while no Legionella bacteria have been found so far, investigations are continuing. "The District has requested building owners disinfect their cooling towers on two occasions since the investigation began in June," Dr Sheppeard said. READ MORE: Inside aged care: what our elderly Australians are eating may shock you "People who have recently been in Potts Point and develop these symptoms should see their GP or go to a hospital emergency department." Legionnaires' disease is an uncommon infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria are commonly found in the environment, particularly in water and soil. Infection occurs two to 10 days after a person breathes in the bacteria in contaminated water vapours or dust. READ MORE: How COVID, flu, RSV are tracking this winter - and how to protect yourself
9 News
21 hours ago
- Health
- 9 News
One dead after Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Sydney
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here One man has died and six others have been hospitalised after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Sydney . NSW Health confirmed this morning the man in his eighties from Potts Point died from the infection after becoming unwell in late June. One person is still in hospital, whilst the remaining five patients have returned home. Residents of Potts Point are being warned to monitor for symptoms of Legionnaires' disease. (AP) All seven who were infected were residents of Potts Point. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and the City of Sydney confirmed they are still investigating the source of the outbreak. A statement said none of the patients were known to each other, but it is believed they may have been exposed to a common source of infection. Legionnaires' disease cannot be spread from person to person, and is caused by infection with the Legionella bacteria. Common sources of infection include cooling towers on top of large buildings, which can spread the disease if the water source becomes infected. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath; in serious cases, it also could lead to pneumonia. Dr Vicky Sheppeard of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District said the department had sent requests to building owners and residents in the area as they look to find the source of the outbreak. "The District has requested building owners disinfect their cooling towers on two occasions since the investigation began in June," Dr Sheppeard said. "People who have recently been in Potts Point and develop these symptoms should see their GP or go to a hospital emergency department." national Australia Sydney health outbreak Disease New South Wales CONTACT US
