Residents of a Dartmouth seniors complex are still being advised not to turn on their air conditioning units or take showers after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak was confirmed in the building.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority says there are three confirmed cases of the disease at Alderney Manor.
In a notice, residents were told the hot water pipes were flushed with scalding water, but the source has yet to be identified.
Tony Dickie was 57 years old when he caught Legionnaires’ disease five years ago. He says he’s been following the current outbreak closely.
"I wouldn't live there if it was Legionnaires' disease,” said Dickie. “With what I went through, I just couldn't live there.”
Dickie says people in the complex have to be vigilant of their environment.
“Just because it happens at one place, doesn't mean it can't happen at another," he said.
Christina Hunter lives in the building. She says while work has been done, she still doesn’t feel safe.
"Have all the tenants tested, even if they have to come in here and do the bloodwork," she said.
Hunter says she’s doing all she can to stay safe and healthy.
"We’re talking about something that has the potential to kill people,” she said.
The Nova Scotia Health Authority is hoping to provide an update on Wednesday.
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Suzette Belliveau.
