Are We About to See Another Health Epidemic in Michigan?

It is a deadly outbreak hitting New York City and health officials are very worried because it is getting worse.

So far there have been 83 confirmed cases, 21 current hospitalizations, and three deaths, all in the city, and it continues to increase.

I'm talking about Legionnaires' Disease!

With this story all over the news, it does make one worry that it might spread to Michigan and Grand Rapids.

Should we worry?

Here's the deal. MSN.com/health says that this will probably not be another pandemic as COVID was in 2020.

 "The disease is not transmittable from person to person, nor can it be contracted by drinking contaminated water. The only way to become infected is by inhaling water mist that contains the bacteria."

The disease has stayed in one infected area of New York City so it is very unlikely to spread further.

However, here in Michigan Wayne County officials are looking into two suspected Legionnaires' Disease cases. Thus far they seem to be isolated to a retirement community in Dearborn. We should have further information soon, hopefully.

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The MSN.com/health article says that according to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms often start 2 to 10 days  after contact with legionella bacteria. They include:

By the second or third day, other symptoms can start, including:

If you do suspect Legionnaires' disease and you treat it quickly with antibiotics typically you will be fine. It can be deadly, however, so immediate treatment is a really good idea!!