Cases Of Legionnaires’ Disease Spikes In 2 NJ Counties: Officials

As of Tuesday, 21 people from Middlesex County and 20 people from Union County tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, the NJDOH said. The onset of symptoms occurred between Aug. 3 and Oct. 24. No deaths have been reported. “On average, each of these counties receives six to eight confirmed reports of Legionnaires’ disease from August to October each year,” the NJDOH said. The department is collaborating with local health departments in Middlesex and Union counties to investigate these cases and any potential sources of infection....