Increase in Legionnaires’ disease in Ector County, two deaths reported

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Ector County Health Department is alerting healthcare providers and the public after confirming an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases among county residents. According to a health alert issued Monday, the department has identified 12 laboratory-confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease since mid-November. Health officials say cases rose significantly in late December 2025 [...]