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DH announces latest situation regarding Legionnaires' disease cases

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (October 19) reported the latest number of Legionnaires' disease (LD) cases, and reminded the public of the importance of using and maintaining properly designed man-made water systems, adding that susceptible groups should strictly observe relevant precautions. From October 11 to October 17, the CHP recorded three community-acquired LD cases, involving three males aged between 44 and 67. Details are as follows: a 44-year-old male with history of smoking living in Tai Po District; a 59-year-old male with underlying illnesses living in Kwai Tsing District; and a 67-year-old male with underlying illnesses living in Tai Po District. ​The CHP is conducting epidemiological investigations to identify the potential sources of infection and high-risk exposure. An initial investigation revealed that the aforesaid cases are sporadic cases. No epidemiological linkages have been established between these cases and other confirmed cases previously recorded in Hong Kong. As of October 17, 160 LD cases had been recorded this year. In 2025 and 2024, there were 167 and 135 LD cases respectively. Men, people aged over 50,

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