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Florida•Legionnaires•Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School•Pinellas County•Katherine Pennington•Pennington•Legionella
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Pasadena Fundamental Elementary Probed After Kindergarten Teacher's Death Linked to Legionnaires' Disease
Dec 10, 2024, 02:28 AM
State health officials in Florida are investigating a potential Legionnaires' disease outbreak at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in Pinellas County following the death of a kindergarten teacher, Katherine Pennington. Pennington, who tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, passed away, prompting the vacating of several classrooms. Parents have raised concerns over air quality and the safety of the school environment. More than half a dozen classrooms are under scrutiny as part of the investigation. The incident has heightened awareness about the risks of Legionella bacteria in public spaces.
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