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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Toronto now at 12 cases
By Bryann Aguilar
Published: May 12, 2026 at 4:18PM EDT
The number of people who have Legionnaires’ disease linked to an outbreak in the city’s southeastern area has increased by three, Toronto Public Health (TPH) says.
On Tuesday, the health unit confirmed to CP24 that there are now 12 reported cases, which they said are “locally clustered.”
“The investigation indicates that these cases may be linked as they all occurred close together in time and location,” TPH said.
Officials added that two of the three new cases were known to TPH.
“The increase in confirmed cases reflects additional information received through the ongoing investigation and case follow-up,” public health said in an emailed statement to CP24.
While no source has been identified yet, officials noted that the risk to the public remains low...
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Toronto now at 12 cases
By Bryann Aguilar
Published: May 12, 2026 at 4:18PM EDT
The number of people who have Legionnaires’ disease linked to an outbreak in the city’s southeastern area has increased by three, Toronto Public Health (TPH) says.
On Tuesday, the health unit confirmed to CP24 that there are now 12 reported cases, which they said are “locally clustered.”
“The investigation indicates that these cases may be linked as they all occurred close together in time and location,” TPH said.
Officials added that two of the three new cases were known to TPH.
“The increase in confirmed cases reflects additional information received through the ongoing investigation and case follow-up,” public health said in an emailed statement to CP24.
While no source has been identified yet, officials noted that the risk to the public remains low...