Increased Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Prompt NC Statewide Warning: What You Need to Know
By Marge | Published 2026-04-22T14:58:00.575Z
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HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC – The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency is amplifying a statewide alert from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) regarding a significant rise in Legionnaires’ disease.
HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC – The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency is amplifying a statewide alert from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) regarding a significant rise in Legionnaires’ disease.Data released by health officials shows a sharp upward trend in cases across North Carolina. In 2025, the state reported 310 cases, a substantial increase from the 201 cases documented in 2024. This rise has prompted local and state authorities to urge residents—parti