Officials: Mass. resident dies after being diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following stay at NH resort – Boston News, Weather, Sports

WHITEFIELD, N.H. (WHDH) – New Hampshire health officials have identified two people, one from Rhode Island, and the other from Massachusetts, who were recently diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after staying at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield.

The Massachusetts resident, whose name was not released, has passed away. An investigation is ongoing to identify potential sources of exposure, according to the announcement.

Legionella bacteria are aerobic, gram-negative, intracellular pathogens that are commonly found in water and soil. Human infection is typically acquired through inhalation of contaminated water aerosols. Most Legionella infections are sporadic; however, outbreaks can occur and are often associated with exposure to contaminated communal water supplies in large facilities such as hospitals, hotels, or apartment buildings.

In a statement, the resort said, “Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa is fiercely committed to the well-being of all those who walk through the door. The state confirmed they cannot be certain where these individuals contracted their infection, and we are working closely with the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services and New Hampshire Department of Environmental services to determine if the two individuals were affected as a result of visiting the property in Fall of 2023. We are continuing to follow our stringent and consistent protocols to ensure the utmost health and safety of our guests and employees while we await test results recently conducted to confirm the potential source.”

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