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New Zealand health
4 Oct 2024
Legionnaires' disease: Health officials sound warning on potting mix, compost after 108 cases
8:55 pm on 4 October 2024
Checkpoint
Spring gardeners are being warned to wear a mask and gloves while using potting mix or compost to protect themselves from a potentially life-threatening lung and chest infection.
There have been 108 cases of Legionnaires' disease across the country so far this year. It can cause flu- or pneumonia-type symptoms, a high fever, coughing and shortness of breath.
New Zealand health
4 Oct 2024
Legionnaires' disease: Health officials sound warning on potting mix, compost after 108 cases
8:55 pm on 4 October 2024
Checkpoint
Spring gardeners are being warned to wear a mask and gloves while using potting mix or compost to protect themselves from a potentially life-threatening lung and chest infection.
There have been 108 cases of Legionnaires' disease across the country so far this year. It can cause flu- or pneumonia-type symptoms, a high fever, coughing and shortness of breath.