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  • NJ: 5 Deaths In Union County Legionnaires' Disease Cluster

    Source: https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfie...isease-cluster

    5 Deaths In Union County Legionnaires' Disease Cluster
    NJ officials say they are aware of 22 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in the cluster.
    By Tom Davis, Patch National Staff | May 24, 2019 2:22 pm ET | Updated May 24, 2019 2:24 pm ET

    The state Department of Health has identified a cluster of 22 Legionnaires' disease cases in New Jersey. Five deaths have been reported.

    DOH officials say they are aware of 22 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in individuals who reside in or visited Union County. The people became ill between March 8 through May 13.

    Five deaths have been reported among older adults who had other significant medical conditions. The DOH says it is currently working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health departments in Union County to investigate this cluster...
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