Following nine confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, Napa County health officials have announced they are opening an investigation. County officials have also identified two suspected cases and one “probable” case. All nine cases were reported to Napa County Public Health between July 11 and July 27. So far, all nine individuals have been hospitalized but there have not been any reported deaths, according to the county.
The investigation is ongoing.
To read more about the Napa County Health Officials Investigating Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak, click here.
To read our firm’s white paper on Legionnaires’ disease and COVID-19, click here.
For more information on Legionnaires’ disease, check out the National Academies of Sciences Management of Legionella in Water Systems Report here.
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