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14 confirmed cases of Legionella in Torrevieja

The Health Conselleria of the Valencian Government has confirmed that there are fourteen cases of legionella confirmed in Torrevieja, a vast number of whom are foreigners.

Of the fourteen, ten are in hospital, two in intensive care, two are being treated at home whilst a fifteenth case is still under analysis.

It is believed that the cases came about due to a problem with the local water purification plant, and as a preventative measure all the fountains of the town have been cordoned off and a decree has been issued preventing watering by spraying.

Costa Blanca Healthy Population Growth

Figures recently published by the national Statistics Institute have revealed that the Marina Alta area of Alicante Province has seen a considerable rise in population over the past five years, now totaling 175,000 people.

At the same time several towns in the area have seen their populations increase by more than 50%. Top of the list is Lliber where the population has risen by 69%, followed by the Poble Nou de Bentitatxell with a 64.7% increase, Murla where the population has risen by 54.7% and Calpe, which has noted a 50.5% increase.

Other towns in the area have also increased their population, but not so notably. Denia, the capital of the Marina Alta, only saw a 32.3% increase, Javea rose by 22.1%, Benissa by 18.4%, Teulada/Moraira by 28.5%, whilst Pego only saw a 6% increase.