Multiple Guests At Las Vegas Strip Hotel Diagnosed With Deadly Lung Disease
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Key Points:
- Two guests who stayed at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, linked to stays in September 2025 and February 2026; both have since recovered.
- Environmental testing at the Wynn found multiple water samples positive for Legionella bacteria, prompting the hotel to conduct comprehensive cleaning and ongoing water safety checks.
- The Southern Nevada Health District urges anyone who stayed at the Wynn on or after September 1, 2025, to complete a confidential illness survey to help identify additional cases.
- Legionnaires’ disease is a severe pneumonia caused by inhaling contaminated water vapor, with symptoms appearing 2-10 days after exposure and higher risk for older adults, smokers, and those with weakened immune systems.
