MDH investigates cases of legionaries linked to the Albert Lea hotel

Legionnaires’ disease is spread by inhaling fine droplets from water sources, which contain Legionella bacteria, MDH said. However, the disease is not spread from person to person. It can take up to 14 days to experience symptoms after being exposed to the bacteria.

MDH said the hotel worked with investigators and closed its spa on June 29. He is now working with MDH to clean up and decontaminate the area.

“If you spent time at the hotel between June 22 and June 29 and are ill now, or if you develop an illness within two weeks of your visit, please see a health care provider to be assessed for possible Legionnaires’ disease, “Kris Ehresmann, director of the infectious diseases division at MDH, said.

Symptoms of Legonium disease include fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and cough. The disease can be serious, so early diagnosis and treatment is important, according to MDH. People over 50 or with health problems or weakened immune systems are most at risk.