Asylum seekers have been removed from the<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/08/07/bibby-stockholm-migrants-block-move-fear-water-care4calais/"> Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset </a>after Legionella bacteria was found in the water.

Legionella bacteria, which is commonly found in water, can cause a serious type of pneumonia, known as Legionnaires’ disease.&nbsp;

The Home Office said all 39 asylum seekers have been taken off “as a precautionary measure” but none are ill.&nbsp;

Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, is understood to be holding meetings about the situation, Sky News reported.&nbsp;

All 39 asylum seekers have been taken off “as a precautionary measure” but none are ill.{ai:summary}<p>39 asylum seekers were removed from a barge in Dorset due to Legionella bacteria in the water. The Home Office took action as a precaution, and the asylum seekers are not currently ill. #health</p>

Migrants removed from Bibby Stockholm barge after bacteria found

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