New Jersey health officials said at least seven people contracted Legionnaire's Disease -- including two who have died -- found in water in areas served by Trenton Water Works.
In announcing the investigation on Monday, officials said that, between October of last year and this month, seven people throughout Trenton, Ewing Township, Lawrence Township, and Hamilton Township have contracted the disease -- a type of pneumonia.
Also, the health department noted that Legionnaires’ disease isn't contracted by simply drinking water. Instead, particles of water need to get into the lungs, which the health department said, can happen if water"goes down the wrong pipe." Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, the health department said, are similar to COVID-19 and can include cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches, and headaches.
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