Chief health officer Clare Looker says the woman, aged in her 90s, became ill on Tuesday as 60 cases now confirmedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria has recorded its first death from a legionnaires’ disease outbreak, with authorities narrowing down the source of the infection of 60 people to two suburbs in Melbourne’s west.Victoria’s chief health officer, Dr Clare Looker, on Friday confirmed the death of a woman aged in her 90s. She said the woman became ill on Tuesday evening and presented to hospital, where she died shortly after.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent
Publish date : 2024-08-02 02:25:59
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