Two instances of Legionnaire's Disease detected at Orleans Casino in Las Vegas
Two instances of Legionnaires' disease, a type of non-contagious pneumonia acquired by inhaling water or soil contaminated with Legionella bacteria, have been recorded at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The affected individuals were lodging independently at the off-Strip resort in December 2022 and January 2023, as announced by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) on Friday afternoon.
After receiving reports of illness, the Health District carried out environmental testing, discovering Legionella bacteria in the water supply.
The resort's owner, Boyd Gaming, is notifying all present and past guests from December 16 onwards and is implementing disinfection procedures and a preventive water management plan. Health experts will sample the resort's water throughout the process to ensure the measures are effective.
Those who spent the night, worked a shift, or attended a convention or multiday event at the Orleans during the specified timeframe and developed symptoms up to 14 days after their stay are encouraged to report their illness to the Health District via the provided survey on its website.
Legionnaire’s Disease in Simple Terms
Originally named after an American Legion gathering where it was first detected in 1976, Philadelphia, Legionnaire’s disease is a sort of atypical lung infection. It's contracted by breathing in mist or vapor from contaminated water sources. Buildings, hotels, and hospitals, especially those with central air conditioning systems, are common sources of Legionella bacteria.
Most healthy individuals exposed to Legionella bacteria won't become ill. However, an estimated 8K-18K cases a year in the US necessitate hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The mortality rate falls between 5%-30%. No vaccine is currently available.
Typical symptoms include coughing, breathlessness, high fever, muscle pain, and headaches, appearing within 2 to 10 days of exposure.
Word of Warning
The SNHD advises guests and visitors of the Orleans who develop symptoms within 14 days of their visit to seek immediate medical attention. Conversely, those who did not develop symptoms following a stay greater than two weeks ago are not at risk for the disease.
The Orleans is cooperating with the Health District in their investigation, according to a statement from David Strow, VP of corporate communications for Boyd. It is crucial to remember that, despite the two reported cases, thousands of guests have stayed at the Orleans over the past several months without incident. The well-being and safety of our guests are of the utmost importance, and efforts are being made to prevent future occurrences.
Anyone with additional questions can contact the Health District’s Helpline at (702) 759-4636 (INFO) or 1-866-767-5038, available Sunday through Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. PST.
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