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    A warning to spa owners to clean pools - to avoid chest infection, Legionnaires' disease

    A warning to spa owners to clean pools - to avoid chest infection, Legionnaires' disease


    It's caused by Legionella bacteria, which live in moist conditions like pools and gardening products.

    Health NZ says eight of 10 cases in the year to March were linked to improperly cleaned or maintained spa pools.

    Spokesperson Matt Reid says those most at risk include over-50s, and current and past-smokers.

    He says older people, and those who don't have the greatest lungs are those most likely to die.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Soccer:
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     Rugby:
    Crusaders fullback Will Jordan respects All Blacks team-mate Mark Telea's decision to head to Japan at the end of the season 10:47

     Politics:
    A health systems expert says politics has held back New Zealand's healthcare 10:27

     Rugby League:
    Manly rugby league coach Anthony Seibold believes the NRL's congested calendar is failing its players 10:07

     Business:
    Why is India's largest wildlife rescue facility threatening to sue conservationists? 9:27

     Rugby:
    Crusaders fullback Will Jordan's commended New Zealand Rugby's flexibility around rest weeks for All Blacks during Super Rugby Pacific 9:27

     Law and Order:
    Supporters for twice convicted double murderer Mark Lundy are grateful the Parole Board's granted him parole 8:57

     Entertainment:
    David Beckham has launched a global fundraising campaign with UNICEF to support vulnerable girls across the world 8:31

     International:
    Donald Trump criticises Fed chair Jerome Powell over US interest rates 8:27

     Business:
    Expect New Zealand towns and cities to be a little sleepier this weekend, as most shops are closed today and Sunday 8:17

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