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Legionella outbreak in Basel officially declared over

Decommissioned cooling towers are the confirmed source of the Legionella outbreak in Basel, which resulted in 28 illnesses and one death.

The canton of Basel-Stadt has given the all-clear following recent developments in the Legionella outbreak. Decommissioned cooling towers were identified as the primary source of the outbreak, which led to 28 illnesses and one death.

According to the canton, no new cases have been reported. Authorities are advising households to take preventive measures to minimize the risk of infection in the future.