Parts of Ben Taub Hospital shut down after Legionella bacteria found in water, officials sayHarris Health System officials immediately shut down areas where the bacteria was found, and now they are waiting for the test results to come back to see if they can reopen. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Ben Taub shut down an area of the hospital after bacteria was found in the water system, according to the Harris Health System. Authorities said they immediately shut down the areas where Legionella bacteria was found. ABC13 will provide any updates on the test results and when the impacted parts of the hospital can reopen. Harris Health officials say the water is safe everywhere on the Ben Taub campus that remains open.

Source: CNN September 15, 2022 20:59 UTC