Legionnaire’s disease and the coronavirus outbreak

The HSE advises employers, as well as other people in control of buildings including landlords, that if their building has been closed or had reduced occupancy during the coronavirus outbreak, water system stagnation can occur due to lack of use, increasing the risks of Legionnaires’ disease. Employers should review their risk assessment and manage the legionella risks when they reinstate a water system or start using it again or restart some types of air conditioning units.