Health Department investigates dozens of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Jersey

Health Department investigates dozens of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in New Jersey The New Jersey Department of Health is investigating an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Middlesex and Union counties. Officials say that as of Nov. 6, about 40 people tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes the illness. The department is collaborating with local agencies to investigate the cases and any potential sources of infection. "The concern is there might be something out there that is exposing these people to these infected waterdrops. That's what happens because...