Provisional — subject to revision

JW Marriott Chicago, Chicago, IL

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak · Jul–Aug 2012 · Illinois

10
Cases: 3
Deaths: Closed
Status

Suspected source

First-floor lobby decorative fountain (primary); pool/whirlpool secondary (Hotel)

What happened

A 2012 Legionnaires' outbreak at the JW Marriott Chicago sickened 10 people and killed 3, with the first-floor lobby fountain identified as the likely primary source.

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Primary source: First-floor lobby decorative fountain (primary); pool/whirlpool secondary. Figures are provisional and may be revised or withdrawn by the reporting authority. This page is for information only and is not medical or legal advice.

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