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Toronto Public Health investigating legionnaires’ disease outbreak near downtown core

The disease is caused by legionella bacteria that exists in water sources and can also be found in cooling towers, hot tubs, sprinklers, humidifiers and decorative fountains.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 1:38 PM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM ET

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Toronto Public Health investigating legionnaires’ disease outbreak near downtown core

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