US EditionNYC officials address Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem
CENTRAL HARLEM, NEW YORK CITY, AUG 8 – At least 67 cases and three deaths have been linked to 11 contaminated cooling towers in Harlem, prompting urgent remediation and public health warnings, officials said.
- On August 7, 2025, New York City officials confirmed a Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem, sickening at least 67 people and killing three.
- The outbreak began on July 25 and stems from Legionella bacteria growing in 11 rooftop cooling towers across five Harlem ZIP codes.
- Health authorities emphasized that Legionnaires' disease spreads when people inhale contaminated water vapor and urged residents with flu-like symptoms to seek immediate medical care.
- NYC Health completed remediation of the 11 cooling towers by August 4, and Mayor Eric Adams ordered building owners to fix any Legionella traces within 24 hours.
- Officials expect the outbreak to remain contained in Harlem, highlighting ongoing inspections and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent further cases.
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