A recent microbiologic surveillance research has found that around 10 percent of linens tested positive for Mucorales mold at approximately 20 percent of the hospitals included in the study. Mucorales is known to cause Mucormycosis, a life-threating condition with mortality rates as high as 50%. The study included examination of…
Several Kentucky Colleges Face Mold Problem
Several college dormitories and buildings throughout Kentucky are facing mold problem. Media reports claim that the mold infestation has been reported at buildings and dorms at Western Kentucky University, University of Louisville, Morehead State University and Eastern Kentucky University. Last week, around 350 students at Western Kentucky University were relocated…
Cadets at United States Coast Guard Academy Face Mold Problem
Several cadets at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, were sickened after mold was found in some dorms. Authorities said the mold was found in the B annex of the facility, mostly around the air conditioning system. Since September 18th, eight cadets sought medical help due…
Connecticut School Closes due to Mold Concerns
Coleytown Middle School in Westport, Connecticut, was closed on September 20th and 21st due to mold concerns. The two-day closure was scheduled for environmental testing in the facility. However, Westport Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer announced that she wants to close the school for three to four weeks for…
Mold Prompts Closure of School in Pennsylvania
Kerr Elementary School in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, had to be closed on September 17th, due to mold. School officials said extensive cleaning was performed over the last few days and they were waiting for the results of the air quality tests conducted afterwards. “It is important for you to know…
Discovery of Mold Leads to Closure of School in Millbrook, New York
Elm Drive Elementary School in Millbrook, New York, was closed on September 14th, after mold was found in the building. Air quality and swab tests were performed in the school to determine the nature and extent of mold infestation. Based on the test results, the remediation plan was set to…
Another Lawsuit Blames Linens at UPMC for Mold-Related Death
On April 20th, a lawsuit was filed against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside hospital, Pennsylvania, blaming linens for mold-related death of a patient in October 2015. According to the lawsuit, leukemia patient Katherine Landman died due to a mold infection that she allegedly caught through linens provided by…
Several Classrooms at Providence High School Closed due to Mold Issue
Central High School in Providence, Rhode Island, has closed 19 classrooms due to mold infestation. Authorities said the classrooms on the second and third floor of the East Wing were affected by mold due to damage to the exterior wall. A letter issued by the school district said, “The city…
Sarasota County, FL Starts Demolition of Mold-Infested Venice Public Library
Sarasota County, Florida, has started demolition of the mold-infested Venice Public Library in Venice, Florida, on March 20th. The library was closed in January this year after mold was detected in the building. The Sarasota County plans to construct a new library once the demolition is completed. In the meantime,…
Lifeguard Headquarters in Lavallette Shut Down due to Black Mold
A lifeguard headquarters building in Lavallette, New Jersey, has been closed due to mold issues. The building, that was opened earlier this year, was shut down after black mold was discovered. The building had costed the Lavallette taxpayers approximately $387,000.
