US Edition1 Dead, 22 Others Sickened In NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak
NEW YORK CITY, JUL 31 – Health officials are investigating Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem after 22 cases and one death, urging those at higher risk to seek early treatment, the NYC Health Department said.
- Health officials reported an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem between July 25 and 30, resulting in 22 confirmed cases and one fatality.
- The outbreak is believed to have started from a cooling tower located in Central Harlem and nearby neighborhoods, specifically within the several ZIP code areas that make up this part of the city.
- Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia resulting from inhaling water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Signs of the illness typically appear between two and ten days after exposure and may involve fever, coughing, body aches, and difficulty breathing.
- Health officials advise individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms to promptly seek medical attention, particularly people over 50, tobacco users, and those with respiratory illnesses or weakened immune systems, as early intervention can lead to better recovery outcomes.
- The health department is investigating all operable cooling towers and directing prompt remediation of positive sites to prevent further spread, while stating the risk to most residents remains low.
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Legionnaires Outbreak in Harlem
(New York, NY) — One person is dead and 22 have been sickened in New York City from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. City health officials say the disease was first detected last week in Manhattan’s Harlem neighborhood. No details have been released on who died. Legionnaires’ is a type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria that is found in warm water, and has been known to grow in spas, hot tubs, humidifiers, water tanks and large air-condition…
It involves a group in Harlem neighborhood and surrounding communities that contracted Legionnaire’s disease
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