Officials: Legionella is under control

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It is now safe to drink the water at Maryland General Hospital, officials said, after testing in March resulted in a positive culture of Legionella bacteria.

“We?ve restored the system fully since April 15,” hospital spokeswoman Monica Smith said. “They still continue to treat the water and test it regularly.”

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