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Investigation underway for possible cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in Essex County

Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli says risk of the disease is low, but anyone with pneumonia-like or respiratory systems should see a doctor.

News 12 Staff

Jul 31, 2021, 10:40 AM

Updated 1,239 days ago

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Investigation underway for possible cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in Essex County
A possible cluster of Legionnaires' Disease cases is being investigated in Essex County.
A total of eight eight suspected cases have been reported so far.
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli says risk of the disease is low, but anyone with pneumonia-like or respiratory systems should see a doctor.
Those symptoms can include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or chest pain.