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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Savoie reaches three deaths and 46 cases

France
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 9:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC

A third person has died from legionellosis in Savoie since early June. Headlines report 46 declared cases, and the latest victim was over 80 years old.

The outbreak represents a significant local public-health risk, particularly for older people, and has caused multiple deaths.

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