HAWAI’I DOH CONFIRMS FIFTH LEGIONNAIRES’ CASE AT HILTON GRAND ISLANDER
Source: https://www.wqpmag.com/, June 15, 2022
By: Cristina Tuser
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a fifth case of Legionnaires’ disease in a guest who stayed at The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations in Waikiki.
According to the Hawai’i DOH, the fifth case was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease on May 23. The individual is a non-Hawai’i resident whose stay at the Grand Islander began on Apr. 25.
“DOH continues to work to ensure that the Grand Islander takes action to remediate the building and other possible sources of exposure,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble, reported Hawai’i DOH. “Individuals who stay at the Grand Islander should keep these recent cases in mind, and if they have flu-like symptoms following a stay at the hotel, should seek medical care immediately.” Read more.
