Montrose health centre close due to legionella discovery

No cases of legionella were or have been reported to date

Saul Sievwright

It’s been revealed a health centre in Angus closed to patients for almost two weeks after legionella bacteria was discovered.

The centre in Montrose, which is home to three GP practices, provided remote care, but it’s understood staff were still expected to work in the building.

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