Legionnaires' outbreak affects 22

Twenty two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in the Hereford outbreak, as health experts continue their search for the source.

The Health Protection Agency said on Friday that all the patients linked to the outbreak who remained in hospital were in a stable condition.

Seven new cases were confirmed on Saturday but details on the condition of those patients has not been released.

The details of 15 patients who have been treated for the disease in connection with the outbreak, the dates their condition was confirmed and current condition are:

24 October: man, in his 70s; deceased

5 November: woman, in her 50s; improving

6 November: woman, in her 50s; improving

7 November: man, in his 40s; recovered and discharged

8 November: man, in his 70s; moved from ITU to ward

10 November: man, in his 50; stable

11 November: man, in his 30s; stable

11 November: woman, in her 40s; stable

11 November: man, in his 50s; stable

12 November: man, in his 60s; stable

12 November: man, in his 60s; stable

12 November: woman, in her 40s; stable

13 November: woman, in her 90s; stable

14 November: man, in his 70s; has deteriorated

14 November: man, in his 60s; stable

15 November: condition of seven patients unknown.