Covid case as a consequence?

Problem with water germs in hospital dispute

Guests report a lack of hygiene in the hospital, insiders now confirm the accusations to the "Krone".

(Bild: Huber Patrick/P. Huber)

A man was treated for pneumonia at a regional hospital in Lower Austria. Now an outraged Krone reader reports that a Covid infection was contracted during his friend's stay - he is now in intensive care. At the same time, a leaked report also speculates about the risk of germs in the water. What the state health agency thinks.

"If I need a disinfectant dispenser in this hospital, I'll have to go looking for it." Noticeably annoyed, a Krone reader reports that it is "easy for germs to be introduced in the hospital. These are spread in an instant via door buckles if the hygiene dispensers are missing - the sad result is the fate of my friend." Germs are also a problem with the water supply: According to a leaked document, this is said to have existed - with inadequate controls. The document also mentions merging the already decimated ENT department with the gynecology department.