US EditionDeath Toll From Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in New York City Rises to 7 and Infections Hit 114
The outbreak was linked to contaminated cooling towers at two city-run buildings, leading to proposed reforms including more frequent testing and higher fines for violations.
- A seventh person has died and 114 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the central Harlem area of New York City.
- The outbreak has been linked to 12 cooling towers on 10 buildings, including a city-run hospital and sexual health clinic.
- Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that grow in warm water and spread through building water systems.
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Harlem Legionnaires’ disease outbreak declared over as two city sites confirmed as source
New York City health officials on Friday declared the end of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem that sickened more than 114 people and left seven dead. Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said no new cases have been reported since Aug. 9 during a virtual press briefing on Aug. 29, while announcing a package of proposed reforms aimed at reducing the risk of future outbreaks, including more frequent testing of cooling tow…
New York City, Aug 29 (EFE).- The New York City Department of Health reported that today it ended the outbreak of legionelosis that affected sectors of the Harlem community (Manhattan), after 114 infections, of which seven died of the disease in the last three weeks. The health agency’s decision was based on the fact that the last day New Yorkers living or working in the area felt symptoms on August 9th. A total of 90 people were required to be …
NYC Legionnaires’ disease sources revealed: Officials name city buildings where deadly outbreak began
Two New York City buildings, including Harlem Hospital, were the sources of the deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has killed seven people, officials revealed Friday.
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