Guests who stayed at The Orleans Hotel & Casino more than two weeks ago and have not developed symptoms are not at risk for disease. However, people should watch for symptoms for about two weeks after exposure. Symptoms will usually begin within two to 10 days after exposure to the bacteria. Generally, Legionnaires’ disease does not spread from person-to-person. Most healthy people exposed to Legionella do not get sick however, the illness can be severe and sometimes result in death. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. Sources of the aerosol can include showers, hot tubs, faucets, cooling towers, misters, and decorative fountains. Legionnaires’ disease is contracted by inhaling aerosol droplets of water contaminated with the bacteria. Throughout the remediation process the Health District will monitor additional water sampling of the hotel’s water system to determine if Legionella are present and to ensure the disinfection efforts are effective.

To help prevent additional people from becoming sick the hotel has begun implementing remediation procedures and a proactive water management plan. Facility testing results did indicate the presence of Legionella bacteria. In response to the initial illness reports, the Health District conducted an environmental study of the facility, including water sampling and the facility arranged for additional environmental testing of its water system. Guests who stayed at The Orleans during this timeframe and experienced symptoms up to 14 days after their stay can report their illness to the Health District using a survey posted on its website at. The hotel is assisting in the investigation and taking steps to notify current and past guests dating back to December 16, 2022.

NewsDesk Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in guests who stayed separately at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., in December 2022 and January 2023.

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