NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Likely source identified
- New York City health officials are grappling with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases across two Upper East Side neighborhoods.
- As of July 6, the outbreak has seen 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations, though no fatalities have been reported.
- The probable origin of the pneumonia-causing bacteria is believed to be one or more cooling towers located within the affected areas.
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- New York City health officials are grappling with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases across two Upper East Side neighborhoods.
- As of July 6, the outbreak has seen 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations, though no fatalities have been reported.
- The probable origin of the pneumonia-causing bacteria is believed to be one or more cooling towers located within the affected areas.
Sources: The Independent