Second inspection results pending
The fountains at the new Parisian Macao, a Sands China property in the city’s Cotai district, could reopen soon if the property is considered free of unhealthy levels of bacteria that may have caused an outbreak of Legionnaires disease.
According to GGRAsia, a Sands China spokesperson confirmed that the fountains have been closed since an inspection was conducted in April, but that the swimming pool area has been always in operation. The Parisian Macao was linked by the Health Bureau to three confirmed cases of the bacteria-borne disease in late April.
In a statement in May, the bureau said it discovered “abnormal levels” of legionella bacteria in 10 out of 78 water samples collected at the Macao. The property’s fountains, Jacuzzis, swimming pools and pipes underwent a rigorous cleaning, and a second inspection was ordered; the results have not yet been disclosed.
Legionnaire’s disease is a lung infection caused by bacteria typically found in water tanks, cooling towers, spas and water fountains.
“The hotel has been complying with the requirements of the Health Bureau, and did a series of disinfection and cleaning works,” said Senna Fernandes last month. “We will continue to keep close contact with the Health Bureau and also with the hotel operator on this matter.”
