PEOPLE who claim they contracted the bacteria which causes Legionnaires disease after visiting a Bournemouth spa have instructed a law firm to handle their complaint.
Brian Parsons of Coles Miller Solicitors said: "I confirm that we have been instructed by several individuals who it would appear have recently been exposed to Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria responsible for causing Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever.
"It appears from our preliminary enquiries that the outbreak is linked to the use of the Healax Salt Caves in Kinson Road, Bournemouth, and those affected visited the Caves between the 1st and 18th June 2019.
"We are presently liaising with Public Health England concerning their investigation in to the outbreak and we expect to receive their report in due course."
Fourteen people who visited the Healax Salt Caves and Spa developed the bacterial infections, which can lead to Legionnaires' disease. a total of nine were treated in hospital.
*The firm can be contacted on 01202 338901 or my email bparsons@coles-miller.co.uk
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