As per reports, following an outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD), one person has died as of Wednesday (18 June). This has led authorities to issue a health alert.

• New South Wales Ministry of Health (NSW Health) stated that 12 people who spent time in the city and surrounding suburbs between March and April had contracted the deadly disease. One of the patients passed away last week.
• Authorities tested over 165 cooling towers in the city and detected legionella bacteria in one. The cooling tower is being decontaminated and further tests are being conducted to determine if it was the source of the outbreak.
• Authorities have stated that anyone who was in the CBD and surrounding areas between March and April are being urged to be aware of symptoms like fever, chills, coughing and shortness of breath.
• Symptoms can develop up to 10 days after exposure and anyone who experiences symptoms should see their doctor.