The Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Public Health Unit is reporting three cases of Legionnaires’ disease in residents of Oatlands Garden Retirement Village.
All cases occurred in older men. Two were diagnosed on 19 October and have since been discharged from hospital, and the other was diagnosed yesterday and is in a stable condition in hospital.
Health officials are investigating whether the cases represent an outbreak with a common source. Residents, staff and visitors of the village are being advised to look out for symptoms. If people notice symptoms, they should see their GP or local hospital emergency department.
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