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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – Australia: (VI)

Legionnaires' -- AustraliaA total of 89 water systems and 3 buildings in Melbourne's CBD [central business district] are being disinfected following a legionnaire's disease outbreak that has hospitalised 5 people.Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services is also investigating a possible 3 further cases.Deputy Chief Health Officer Finn Romanes has described the numbers affected as "unusual" in a short time frame.In the 5 confirmed cases, the 3 men and 2 women, aged 51 to 71, had each reported Read more [...]