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Health officials say source for Legionnaire’s outbreak not known

Nova Scotia Health officials say they do not know the source of the Legionnaire’s disease outbreak.

As of Aug 3, nine cases had been detected with another suspected 20.

Some were at Glen Haven Manor, a long-term care facility next to the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow

Health restrictions have been lifted, with officials saying there is no risk to staff or patients.

Testing continues to find the source.

The disease is spread from breathing in mist or vapor from a contaminated water source. Symptoms include fever, chills, dry cough, muscle aches, headache, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.

  • Caitlin Snow is an award-winning news anchor who started in the radio business nearly 20 years ago. She is based in Halifax, reporting on and broadcasting stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Caitlin at snowc@radioabl.ca.

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