British woman contracts Legionnaires’ Disease in Greece

A British tourist is in the hospital after having a serious lung disease in Greece on a all -inclusive holiday in Greece.

Donna Jobling from West Hull contracts the legionary disease on the island of Crete and in intensive care.

The 57 -year -old was traveling with Easyjet Holidays, who said he had removed other customers from the hotel where he stayed.

“We are very sorry to hear that Mrs. Jobling is not good and we continue to support her and her family in every way.” He said.

His nephew Klaire Keita, Mrs. Jobling, said that he has been in an intensive care unit at Venizleioio Hospital in Heraklion since June 11 Hull Live.

On June 5, he developed a breast infection that triggered his nephew’s acute respiratory failure and pneumonia.

“We were told to touch us, and he was told to not stay alive, dedi Mrs. Jobling said,” stable but under constant clock “.

Following the diagnosis, the Greek Ministry of Health made a statement to the hoteliers in Crete to raise awareness among those who participated in monitoring the quality of water especially for human consumption in relation to Legionella “.

The source of the disease has not yet been identified, but Easyjet Holidays removed other customers from the hotel where they remained as a precaution.

“We are also in contact with customers to give information about the necessary guidance,” also returning home from this hotel in the near future. ” He said.

“The security and prosperity of our customers is our greatest priority and we will continue to do our best to support them.”

It is understood that the affected hotel is currently working with local health authorities on the island.

Following the diagnosis, an emergency warning was given by the European Disease Prevention and Control Center on the island.

Legioner’s disease is a lung infection that is mostly contracted by inhalation of water droplets containing legionella bacteria.

Generally, contaminated air conditioning systems are caught in hotels, hospitals and office buildings, but contract can be made from SPA pools and hot tubs.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, high temperature and chest pain or discomfort, especially when performing respiratory or coughing. The disease can induce life -threatening pneumonia and other respiratory diseases.

Smokers, people over 50 years of age and those with immunity or chronic lung conditions are higher at the risk of developing the disease.