"Fatal Bacterial Outbreak at New Hampshire Spa Claims One Life"
A deadly hot tub bacteria outbreak at the Mountain View Resort and Spa in New Hampshire has resulted in one death and one hospitalization due to Legionnaires disease. The hot tub, confirmed to be contaminated with the bacteria, has been drained and closed to the public. The outbreak was revealed just before the state's Republican primary election. Legionnaires disease is caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in water supplies, particularly hot ones, and can be transmitted through water droplets or vapor. The hotel's other water sources tested negative for the bacteria, and the investigation is ongoing.