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Wilson County Health Department Shares Information on Legionnaires’ Disease Prevention
April 22, 2026

WILSON, NC — The Wilson County Health Department is encouraging residents to learn about Legionnaires’ disease and take simple steps to reduce risk after an increase in local cases. Health officials are working closely with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to monitor the situation and provide guidance to the community.

Cases of Legionnaires’ disease tend to increase during the warmer months. Health officials want residents to be informed and prepared. At this time, the overall risk to the general public remains low.
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