Public Health Hot Topics and Alerts

From time to time, public health issues arise which may have an actual, or potential, impact on the community. Public health alerts issued by the Public Health Unit are usually related to communicable or other infectious diseases, but they can also include environmental health threats.

This page provides links to current public health alerts relevant to South Eastern Sydney Local Health District residents, as well as alerts concerning New South Wales.

Legionnaires' disease – Potts Point updates

As of 25 June 2025 10AM

  • Confirmed cases: 5
  • Age range:  45–85 years
  • Exposure period: 13 May- 12 June 2025

Legionnaire's Potts Point outbreak - Media update (24 June 2025)

Legionnaires' alert for the Potts Point area (20 June 2025)

Legionnaires' disease - frequently asked questions

 

Public health alerts for NSW can also be found here.