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Yahoo
a day ago
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British tourist catches Legionnaires' disease in Greece
A British tourist is in hospital after catching a serious lung disease while on an all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, from west Hull, contracted Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete and is in intensive care. The 57-year-old, who husband Sid, 69, remains at her bedside, was travelling with easyJet Holidays, which said it had moved other customers out of the hotel where she was staying. "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can," a spokesperson said. Legionella bug delays £41m health centre opening Ms Jobling has been in an intensive care unit at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion since 11 June, her niece Klaire Keita told the BBC. On 5 June she developed a chest infection which triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, her niece added. "We just don't know what's going to happen. We're just trying to do the best we can for her," she said. Fighting back tears, Ms Keita added: "She is just the best person you could ever hope to meet." She said her aunt was "stable but under constant watch". Ms Jobling and her husband were holidaying with another couple, Paula and Nicholas Mason, also from Hull. They returned home on 12 June - the day the couples were meant to fly back together. Ms Mason, 52, said: "I felt awful having to leave my best friend there. "Donna has a heart of gold. She would do anything for anyone. We are all still in shock." Ms Mason said photographs of her friend taken at the start of the break showed her "looking really healthy". "Nicolas and Sid had booked the trip as a surprise for us women. Donna was really looking forward to it." Following Ms Jobling's diagnosis, the Greek health ministry issued a statement to hoteliers in Crete to "raise awareness among all those involved in monitoring the quality of water for human consumption especially with regard to Legionella". The source of the disease has not yet been identified but easyJet Holidays has moved other customers out of the hotel they were staying in, as a precaution. "We've also been in touch with customers who recently returned home from this hotel, to inform them of necessary guidance," a spokesperson said. "Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them." It is understood the hotel affected is currently working with local health authorities on the island. An emergency alert has been issued on the island by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control following the diagnosis. Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection most commonly contracted through the inhalation of water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. It is usually caught in places such as hotels, hospitals and office buildings from contaminated air conditioning systems, but can also be contracted from spa pools and hot tubs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a high temperature and chest pain or discomfort, particularly when breathing or coughing. The disease can induce pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, which can be life-threatening. Smokers, people over the age of 50 and those who are immunocompromised or have chronic lung conditions are at higher risk of developing the disease. A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman in hospital in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities." Legionella bug closed mental health ward - report
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
British woman contracts Legionnaires' Disease in Greece
A British tourist is in hospital after catching a serious lung disease while on an all-inclusive holiday in Jobling, from west Hull, contracted Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive 57-year-old was travelling with easyJet Holidays, which says it has moved other customers out of the hotel where she was staying."We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can," a spokesperson said. Legionella bug delays £41m health centre opening Ms Jobling has been in an intensive care unit at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion since 11 June, her niece Klaire Keita told Hull Live. On 5 June she developed a chest infection which triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, her niece added."We were told it was touch and go whether she would survive," she said, adding Ms Jobling is "stable but under constant watch".Following her diagnosis, the Greek health ministry issued a statement to hoteliers in Crete to "raise awareness among all those involved in monitoring the quality of water for human consumption especially with regard to Legionella".The source of the disease has not yet been identified but easyJet Holidays has moved other customers out of the hotel they were staying in, as a precaution."We've also been in touch with customers who recently returned home from this hotel, to inform them of necessary guidance," a spokesperson said."Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them."It is understood the hotel affected is currently working with local health authorities on the emergency alert has been issued on the island by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control following the diagnosis. Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection most commonly contracted through the inhalation of water droplets containing Legionella is usually caught in places such as hotels, hospitals and office buildings from contaminated air conditioning systems, but can also be contracted from spa pools and hot include shortness of breath, a high temperature and chest pain or discomfort, particularly when breathing or coughing. The disease can induce pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, which can be life-threatening. Smokers, people over the age of 50 and those who are immunocompromised or have chronic lung conditions are at higher risk of developing the disease.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brit fighting for life after catching deadly disease on all-inclusive at hols hotspot
The Brit was rushed to hospital and put in an induced coma HOLS HORROR Brit fighting for life after catching deadly disease on all-inclusive at hols hotspot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH tourist is fighting for her life after catching a deadly disease while on her all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, came down with Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive care. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Donna Jobling, 57, of west Hull, is fighting for her life in hospital Credit: MEN Media 2 Donna was on holiday in Crete with her husband and two friends Credit: Getty She is receiving urgent treatment at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion after falling ill just days into the trip. Donna was holidaying with her husband Sidney and friends Paula and Nicolas Mason, also of Hull. The group had been enjoying a £1,500-per-couple all-inclusive trip when Donna fell ill. She developed a chest infection and needed lots of rest, and then became seriously ill two days later. Donna, who suffers from "complex" medical conditions including epilepsy, was taken to hospital on June 11 and doctors put her in an induced coma. Tests confirmed she had contracted Legionnaires' disease, which triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia. Her "devastated" family has flown out to be by her side. Neice Claire, 42, has been back-and-forth between Crete and Hull. She is currently in East Yorkshire to obtain Donna's insurance documents before flying back out. The couple was travelling with Easyjet. A spokesperson for the company said: "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can. "As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we immediately took action and contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative hotel options." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Brit fighting for life after catching deadly disease on all-inclusive at hols hotspot
A BRITISH tourist is fighting for her life after catching a deadly disease while on her all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, came down with Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive care. 2 Donna Jobling, 57, of west Hull, is fighting for her life in hospital Credit: MEN Media 2 Donna was on holiday in Crete with her husband and two friends Credit: Getty She is receiving urgent treatment at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion after falling ill just days into the trip. Donna was holidaying with her husband Sidney and friends Paula and Nicolas Mason, also of Hull. The group had been enjoying a £1,500-per-couple all-inclusive trip when Donna fell ill. She developed a chest infection and needed lots of rest, and then became seriously ill two days later. Donna, who suffers from "complex" medical conditions including epilepsy, was taken to hospital on June 11 and doctors put her in an induced coma. Tests confirmed she had contracted Legionnaires' disease, which triggered acute respiratory failure and Her "devastated" family has flown out to be by her side. Neice Claire, 42, has been back-and-forth between Crete and Hull. Most read in The Sun She is currently in East Yorkshire to obtain Donna's insurance documents before flying back out. The couple was travelling with Easyjet. A spokesperson for the company said: "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can. "As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we immediately took action and contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative hotel options." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Brit fighting for life after catching deadly disease on all-inclusive at hols hotspot
A BRITISH tourist is fighting for her life after catching a deadly disease while on her all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, came down with Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive care. 2 2 She is receiving urgent treatment at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion after falling ill just days into the trip. Donna was holidaying with her husband Sidney and friends Paula and Nicolas Mason, also of Hull. The group had been enjoying a £1,500-per-couple all-inclusive trip when Donna fell ill. She developed a chest infection and needed lots of rest, and then became seriously ill two days later. Donna, who suffers from "complex" medical conditions including epilepsy, was taken to hospital on June 11 and doctors put her in an induced coma. Tests confirmed she had contracted Legionnaires' disease, which triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia. Her "devastated" family has flown out to be by her side. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
