Following two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease from guests staying at the Hilton Grand Vacations in Waikiki in June 2021 and another confirmed case on March 6 or 7, 2022, the Hawai’i Department of Health has now confirmed an additional fourth case. The fourth case was diagnosed on April 26. The individual, a non-Hawai’i resident, stayed at the Grand Islander from April 16-18, 2022. “Legionnaires’ disease can potentially have severe consequences, and we encourage anyone who developed symptoms following a stay at the Grand Islander to contact a physician and DOH,” said Hawai’i State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. The investigation…
In addition to two already confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease from guests staying at the Hilton Grand Vacations in Waikiki, the Hawaii Department of Health is now investigating an additional case. The guest was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease on April 2. They stayed at the Grand Islander from March 18 to 25. The first case was diagnosed in June 2021 and the second case on March 6 or 7, 2022. Water samples collected in March indicated a potential for legionella growth within the building’s potable water system. Most healthy people exposed to the bacteria do not develop Legionnaires’ disease. However,…
The Hawai’i Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Waikiki. Both Legionnaires’ disease cases were guests who stayed at The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations. The source of the bacteria and extent of its spread are under investigation and the Grand Islander is cooperating with the investigation. The first case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported in June 2021 and the second was in March 2022. State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble encouraged guests who stayed at the hotel within the past two weeks who develop symptoms of the disease to seek medical attention and contact…