Dr. Yves Leger, the regional officer of health in the Moncton area. (Staff photo)
New Brunswick Public Health has declared the legionnaires’ disease outbreak over in the Moncton area.
The source was traced to the cooling tower of an air conditioning system in a west end building.
Regional medical officer of health, Dr. Yves Leger, says there were a total of 16 confirmed cases and individuals ranged in age from the mid-30s to the mid-90s with an average age of 60.
“Almost all were hospitalized and a few did require intensive care unit support. I think that’s a very strong testament to the severe nature of that infection. Fortunately, though, no individuals died from this infection.”
Leger says Public Health will not be naming the location noting how it’s not in the public interest and he doesn’t want to create anxiety in the community.
