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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Melbourne’s ‘explosive’ legionnaires’ disease outbreak surges to 60 confirmed cases

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan says the health department is testing and cleaning cooling towers in response to the legionnaires’ disease outbreak, with cases expected to rise. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

At least 60 people in Melbourne now have legionnaires’ disease, with a further 10 suspected cases being examined, Victoria’s health department has confirmed.

Dr David Lister, the state’s acting chief health officer, on Thursday issued an alert that said the number of confirmed cases in the outbreak had risen by 20 over a 24-hour period.

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