Legionella Alarm at Avita Thermal Spa Bad Tatzmannsdorf

During a routine inspection on Friday, legionella were found in the bathing water at the Avita Spa in southern Burgenland's Bad Tatzmannsdorf, as reported by the state of Burgenland through its media service. Additionally, since a person who visited the spa in November contracted legionella, the district administration of Oberwart ordered the immediate closure of the spa starting Saturday.

Appeal to Visitors of Avita Spa Bad Tatzmannsdorf

All guests of the Avita Spa Bad Tatzmannsdorf from the past 14 days are therefore urged to monitor their health. Legionella can cause various illnesses, ranging from flu-like symptoms to severe pneumonia. The incubation period is two to ten days. Infection occurs through finely aerosolized water. Drinking contaminated water, however, does not pose a risk. Suspected and confirmed cases of legionella are notifiable in Austria.

Avita Managing Director Peter Prisching emphasized to ORF-Burgenland that after the closure and the necessary measures, they aim to resume operations step by step, but quickly. For the company, the closure during the peak season means both an economic and an image loss.

(APA/Red)

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