Number of Legionnaires' disease cases in Marshalltown rises to 61

Legionnaires’ cases in Marshalltown rise to 61, one family left grieving

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa-- The number of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Marshalltown climbed to 61 on Tuesday- seven more than had been reported the day prior. The bacterial infection, which is contracted by inhaling contaminated aerosolized water droplets, continues to spread, and health officials still do not know the source. The investigation is an all-hands effort that the local health department said is utilizing multiple agencies and is spanning…

Number of Legionnaires' disease cases in Marshalltown rises to 61

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases among individuals living in north central Marshalltown.