Asylum seekers moved off Bibby Stockholm barge ‘displayed signs of Legionnaires’ illness’, letter claims
By Alexandra Rogers, political reporter
Asylum seekers who have been housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge have claimed the Home Office didn’t contact them even when some on board confirmed indicators of suspected Legionnaires’ illness.
In an open letter to the Home Office, seen by Sky News, one asylum seeker hit out at their remedy from the division, describing their transfer on to the barge as a “harsh tragedy”.
The writer – who was talking on behalf of the 39 asylum seekers initially on board – stated a way of “isolation and loneliness” had gripped those that have been moved off the vessel following the invention of Legionella micro organism earlier this month.
The author additionally claimed that one of many asylum seekers had tried suicide, however added: “We acted promptly and prevented this unlucky occasion.”
In response to the asylum seekers’ letter, a Home Office spokesperson stated: “We are following all protocol and recommendation from Dorset Council’s Environmental Health workforce, UK Health Security Agency and Dorset NHS, who we proceed to work intently with.
“Further checks are being performed and we intend to re-embark asylum seekers solely when there’s affirmation that the water system meets related security requirements. The security of these onboard stays the precedence.”
Sky News has requested the Home Office particularly concerning the declare it didn’t contact asylum seekers when some on board confirmed indicators of suspected Legionnaires’ illness, however we’ve got but to obtain a response.
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