Monticello nursing home resident dies from Legionnarie’s disease
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — A nursing home resident living in Monticello died on Monday after contracting Legionnarie’s disease.
Scott Porter, the Executive Director of the Piatt County Nursing Home, confirmed the death to WCIA and said the Piatt County and Illinois Departments of Public Health have been made aware. The person died at the hospital, Porter added, and said no further cases have been verified at the nursing home.
UPDATE: Skeletal remains found in Springfield identified, linked to cold case
Porter said preliminary testing results on the facility’s water showed traces of Legionella bacteria in the system, but the facility is waiting on the full results to decide how to move forward. Those results should be available as early as Friday.
In the meantime, Porter said all water being used at the facility is being filtered and they have a large supply of bottled water for drinking.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.
