James O'Brien reacts to the evacuation of asylum seekers from the Bibby Stockholm barge with Legionella bacteria in the water.
James O'Brien shared his immediate reaction after the asylum seekers aboard the Bibby Stockholm were moved off after Legionella bacteria was detected in the water supply.The bacteria can cause Legionnaires' disease, a lung infection that causes flu-like symptoms, coughs, chest pain, and shortness of breath."I think that ludicrous barge in Portant is being evacuated...
A Home Office spokesperson said: "The health and welfare of individuals on the vessel is our utmost priority. "Environmental samples from the water system on the Bibby Stockholm have shown levels of legionella bacteria that require further investigation.
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