Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to U.S. cruise ship hot tubs, according to reports. Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to U.S. cruise ship hot tubs, according to reports. Private hot tubs on cruise ships are subject to "less stringent operating requirements than public hot tubs," the agency noted. It’s reasonable for cruise-goers to ask questions about how hot tubs are maintained and disinfected, Javaid said, and it’s best to avoid hot tubs that "smell strange or seem poorly kept." Original article source: Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cruise ship hot tubs, CDC says

Source: Fox News November 14, 2024 17:19 UTC