Infant in Critical Condition Due to Legionella at Makarios Hospital
October 17, 2026
An infant is in critical condition being treated for Legionella at Makarios Hospital. Authorities have temporarily closed a private hospital where the infection was diagnosed after bacteria were found in its water supply. The newborns have been transferred to other hospitals, and further checks are underway. Legionellosis is not transmitted from person to person and can lead to severe pneumonia. The Ministry of Health assures that measures are being taken to protect public health.