The Basel-City Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened criminal proceedings on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with a Legionella outbreak in which one person has died.
Legionella in Basel: Over the past two weeks, a total of 28 people in Basel have contracted Legionnaires’ disease.
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The Basel-City Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened criminal proceedings on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with a Legionella outbreak in which one person has died.
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August 6, 2026 - 11:42
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