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Detection of bacteria leads to closure of the Thermal Hospital of Caldas da Rainha

Notícias de Coimbra27 August 2026 at 10:18

A colony of the bacteria was detected during routine analysis of the water circuits of the Hospital Termal das Caldas da Rainha, leading to the immediate closure of the unit. Health authorities are conducting additional tests and implementing decontamination measures to ensure the safety of users before reopening the thermal unit.

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