The authorities in Valongo confirmed the existence of legionella outbreaks in two locations in the municipality: Sobrado and Ermesinde. The bacteria was detected in changing rooms of a stadium and a school in these parishes.
The municipality of Valongo informed that the affected spaces may reopen without restrictions after three retests with negative results for legionella.
Legionella is a bacteria that can cause legionnaires' disease, a potentially serious pneumonia, often associated with stagnant water systems and poorly maintained sanitary facilities.
