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Marshall County public health reports 71 Legionella cases, 2 deaths; cooling towers targeted
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Marshall County public health director Sydney Gruwell told the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 24 that a regional Legionella outbreak has produced 71 confirmed cases and two deaths centered in north-central Marshalltown; 12 business cooling towers have been tested and offline remediation is underway.
Sydney Gruwell, Marshall County public health director, told the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 24 that county health officials have confirmed 71 cases of legionellosis and two deaths linked to a regional outbreak centered in north-central Marshalltown. "At this time, this morning, we have confirmed 71 cases of legionellosis with 2 confirmed deaths," Gruwell said.
Gruwell said 12 business centers with cooling towers have been tested and are the "most likely source at this time." She described a two-step process she said is being…
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