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National· August 17, 2026 at 03:27 p.m.

Toronto Investigates Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Near Downtown Core

Toronto Investigates Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Near Downtown Core

Key takeaways

  • Six cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in Toronto
  • The affected area is near the downtown core
  • Health officials are investigating the source of the bacteria

Health officials in Toronto are investigating an outbreak of six confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease, which appears to be contained within a one-kilometre radius around the intersection of Bathurst and Dupont streets. The affected area is near the downtown core.

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