Bed bugs discovered in casino, Potawatomi take action to treat areas

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with Potawatomi Hotel & Casino said on Wednesday, September 24th that bed bugs were discovered in "a few isolated areas of the casino."

In a statement released by the Potawatomi, officials said the following:




According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the presence of bed bugs should not be considered as a medical or public health hazard. Bed bugs are also not known to spread disease. The CDC says bed bugs are not considered to be dangerous; however, an allergic reaction to several bites may need medical attention.

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