Melbourne’s ‘explosive’ legionnaires’ disease outbreak surges to 60 confirmed cases
by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent from on (#6PN5R)
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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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