Quebec calls public inquiry into Legionnaire's outbreak

The provincial government has called a public inquiry into the latest Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in Quebec City.

In a report by CTV News, Public Security Minister Robert Dutil made the announcement on Thursday morning.

There have been one-hundred forty one cases and nine out of those affected have died from the illness since July. The source of the current outbreak is believed to be the cooling systems of two building towers.

Inspectors are reviewing thirty of recent disinfected cooling towers to see if building owners have complied with clean-up procedures.

Heavy smokers and people with weak immune systems are at most risk of catching the disease which isn’t contagious.