MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa -- Reported Legionnaires' disease cases slowed over the weekend with the Iowa HHS reporting just two new cases across a several day period.

Earlier in the week, Iowa Health and Human Services reported two separate large jumps in Legionnaires' disease cases. Totaling 68 cases, and still just one death, on Wednesday.

Over the past several days the number of reported cases slowed, with only two new cases reported across a four day period. Bringing the total numbers of cases to 70 since August 2025.

Legionnaires’ disease is caused by legionella bacteria which is inhaled through water vapor droplets which can come from cooling towers, water fountains, or hot tubs. Legionnaires’ is not spread from person to person.

Marshall County Public Health Department and Iowa HHS a

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