The Chippewa County Health Department, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is investigating 2 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease associated with the My Michigan Medical Office Building located at 509 Osborn Blvd, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
CCHD is working with My Michigan Health to identify potential sources of exposure and mitigate risk of additional cases. My Michigan Health will be notifying all individuals who visited the Medical Office Building between the dates of October 23rd and November 6th of their potential exposure. Visitors have been instructed to monitor themselves for symptoms of Legionellosis and seek medical attention immediately if they develop symptoms. CCHD and MDHHS are working with the facility to perform an environmental assessment.
Additionally, the facility has taken action to reduce the risk to current and future visitors.
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