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Illegal Hot Tub in California Claims Life of Legionnaires' Disease Victim

A man from Richmond, California, died after contracting Legionnaires' disease from sitting in a hot tub at an illegally operated spa. Ronald Oliver visited Zen Day Spa and sat in the hot tub for five minutes before falling ill. Despite efforts to treat the infection, he passed away a few days later. The spa has been shut down, and local officials are investigating if the disease originated from the facility. Another person also died from Legionnaires' disease after visiting the spa, and two others reported symptoms. A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Oliver's family with funeral expenses and resources for his children.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#health #hot-tub #illegal-operation

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"California's Illegal Lab Unveiled: Bioengineered Mice and Infectious Agents Exposed"

A secret medical lab in California, operated by Chinese company Prestige Biotech, was discovered to be illegally storing bioengineered mice designed to catch and carry the COVID-19 virus. The unlicensed facility in Reedley, California, was filled with infectious agents, medical waste, and various lab supplies. The investigation, launched in December 2022, revealed that the company had no business license and was operating under the cover of night. Fresno County officials accused Prestige Biotech of non-compliance and failing to provide information. The facility has been shut down, and the mice have been euthanized. The CDC detected at least 20 potentially infectious agents in the warehouse.

via USA TODAY|

#bioengineered-mice #covid-19 #health

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Uncovering a Bio-Meth Lab: Illegal Chinese COVID Lab Discovered in Reedley, CA"

A Chinese company, Universal Meditech, Inc. (UMI), and its successor, Prestige Biotech, have been operating an unlicensed and unregulated laboratory in Reedley, CA, where investigators discovered the production of COVID-19 and pregnancy tests, as well as blood, tissue, and other bodily fluid samples. Thousands of vials containing unlabeled fluids and suspected biological material were also found. The lab was found to be in possession of infectious agents, including chlamydia, E. Coli, streptococcus pneumonia, hepatitis B and C, herpes 1 and 5, rubella, and samples of malaria. The investigation is ongoing, and questions remain about the authorization and purpose of the lab, as well as potential involvement of the California Department of Public Health and the Newsom administration.

via California Globe|

#california #chinese-lab #covid-19

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Authorities Shut Down Illegal Chinese Lab in California Housing Infectious Agents like Covid and HIV"

A Chinese-owned biotech lab in Reedley, California, storing dangerous pathogens such as Covid, HIV, herpes, and malaria in unsafe conditions was raided and shut down. The lab also contained unlabeled chemicals, dead mice, and bootleg Covid and pregnancy tests. The Centers for Disease Control identified at least 20 potentially infectious agents in the lab. The building was leased by a Nevada firm, Prestige BioTech, whose president provided limited information about the facility. City officials have assured the public that the infectious agents have been destroyed and the site does not pose a public health threat.

via The New York Sun|

#california #chinese-owned-lab #hazardous-conditions