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Rachael Ward and Caitlin Powell

Plea to avoid panic as 'unusual' deadly outbreak grows

The legionnaires' outbreak source might already be removed, Victoria's chief health officer says. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

An outbreak of legionnaires' disease in Victoria has grown to 71 cases including an elderly woman who died in hospital, but residents near the suspected source are urged not to panic.

The confirmed cases were in addition to a further seven suspected patients, with most needing hospital admission, health authorities confirmed late on Friday.

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