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Tazewell County Jail takes action after legionnaires’ death

A 93-year-old man died from Legionnaires' disease contracted from the Tazewell County Jail's water supply, prompting the ...
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Inmate’s death linked to Legionnaire’s Disease, says Tazewell County Sheriff

A 93-year-old man held at the Tazewell County Jail died last month after contracting Legionnaires' disease, prompting the ...
Journal Star

Pekin inmate's death leads to discovery of legionella bacteria at Tazewell County jail

After the death of a 94-year-old inmate, testing of the Tazewell County Jail's water supply showed the presence of legionella ...
Labroots

Legionnaires' - A Recent Outbreak, and New Insights

Legionella bacteria can contaminate many water sources, even windshield wiper fluid, and if inhaled as aerosols in ...
CNN

What people should know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has killed 7 people in New York

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that hospitalized 90 people and killed seven others has ended, according to the New York City Health Department. This recent outbreak raises questions about ...

Legionnaires' outbreak linked to Chicago-area nursing facility, prompting health officials' alert

Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to ...