According to information sent this Friday to users to which Lusa had access, the presence of legionella bacteria in some sports locker rooms at the Lisbon University stadium has led the institution to ban swimming in these areas.
Information from the Lisbon State University (EULisboa) said that results were positive in some changing rooms in pavilions 1 and 3, as well as in the rugby changing rooms, and therefore the decision was made to suspend the use of showers in these areas.
The institution expects the situation to be resolved by mid-June, the time required to adopt new procedures, and until there are “three consecutive negative results determined by the competent health authorities.”
In an information signed by EULisboa President João Roquette, the institution explains that the aforementioned changing rooms remain open for users to equip or change clothes, ensuring that “their use does not pose a risk to public health, and it has only suspended the use of the corresponding showers, access to which swimming remains prohibited.”
Alternatively, users of these locker rooms can continue to swim in the locker rooms on the 1st floor of the Pool Complex, according to University Stadium management, which apologizes “for any inconvenience caused” and pledges to “take care of its users.” informed about the resolution of this situation.”
Users had already received an email on March 8 informing them that legionella had been detected in the locker rooms of Hall 1 and immediately suspended the use of showers in those locker rooms “so that thermal disinfection procedures could be carried out.” and chemicals recommended by the competent health authorities.”
Later, on April 8, EULisboa reported that all Legionella test results carried out on March 26, 2024 were negative.
“In any event, we will have to maintain the suspension of the use of showers in the changing rooms of Pavilions 1 and 3, the Fitness Academy and the Rugby changing rooms until three consecutive negative results have been determined by the competent medical authority. authorities,” he said on this occasion.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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