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An Orange County gym linked to a reported outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease said Sunday the state health department found no such bacteria at its Ocoee location.

Concern began last week when Florida health officials reported a recent increase in infections from Legionella bacteria in Orange County, and the state sent an advisory to health care providers in the area. The Sentinel obtained information last week that the health department confirmed 14 recent cases of the disease here were known to have had “gym exposure.”

The information did not identify the gym by name, but said the facility had been inspected and a spa had been closed. Meanwhile, two patrons of the Crunch Fitness on Silver Star Road in Ocoee said clinicians informed them of

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