Toronto Public Health said six confirmed cases have been connected to a downtown area of the city
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in downtown Toronto is currently under investigation by Toronto Public Health (TPH).
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In a news release on Monday, health officials said the outbreak has occurred in an approximately one-kilometre radius of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street, with six confirmed cases identified among people who live, work or have visited the area.
The source of the outbreak is yet to be confirmed, but TPH said possible sites have been identified and precautionary control measures have been implemented. Local hospitals and health partners have also been notified to help identify any additional cases.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium found in natural water sources. Symptoms can include fever, coughs and muscle pain, and while most cases can be successfully treated with antibiotics, some individuals are at greater risk from the disease.
News Release: Toronto Public Health investigating Legionnaires’ disease cases in Bathurst Street and Dupont Street area#TorontoNewshttps://t.co/nlj1cIircB
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