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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills one man, infects six others in Potts Point

  • One man in his eighties died from Legionnaires' disease in Potts Point, Sydney, after falling ill in late June.
  • Six others were infected, with five discharged from the hospital, while one remains hospitalized.
  • NSW Health confirmed that none of the infected individuals knew each other but may have been exposed to a common source.
  • Dr. Vicky Sheppeard stated that building owners have been asked to disinfect cooling towers, and residents should monitor for symptoms.
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One person dead amid legionnaires' outbreak in NSW suburb

Seven Potts Point residents diagnosed with Legionnaires'. One fatality, others recovering. Investigations and disinfections underway.

·Canberra, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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