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Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How.
New York City faces recurring Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks, sparking a debate over prevention strategies and government response.
Legionnaires’ Disease
20 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Wrongful death lawsuit: Patient died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease at local hospital
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against UPMC Mercy after a patient allegedly contracted Legionnaires’ disease at the facility.
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Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City's Upper East Side has resulted in five deaths and 82 cases.
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5 dead, 82 sick in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City's Upper East Side has resulted in 5 deaths and 82 reported illnesses.
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Second person dies in Manhattan Legionnaires' cluster
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has resulted in four confirmed deaths as case numbers fluctuate.
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1 dead in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
Health officials and legal sources report a growing Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side with multiple fatalities.
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One person dies amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on New York City's Upper East Side has claimed four lives and resulted in 76 reported cases.
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First death reported in NYC’s legionnaires disease outbreak as number of infected rises
New York City is managing a Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side that has resulted in four deaths and at least 67 cases.
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76 UES Buildings Test Positive For Legionella: See New List
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New York Is Having a Legionnaires’ Outbreak. Here’s What to Know.
New York City is managing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with 60 cases and numerous contaminated cooling towers identified.
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Latest NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak rises to 59 cases — with bacteria now detected for first time across park, at posh UWS building
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has expanded to nearly 60 cases, with bacteria now detected across multiple neighborhoods.
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Guggenheim among 31 Upper East Side sites that tested positive for Legionella bacteria
Legionella bacteria have been detected at 31 Upper East Side sites, including the Guggenheim museum, triggering an expanding health alert in Manhattan.
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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak: Guggenheim Museum among 31 UES buildings with cooling towers that contained illness-causing bacteria
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has reached 56 cases, with bacteria found in dozens of buildings across the Upper East and West Sides.
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Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
Health officials are responding to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side after 31 buildings tested positive for bacteria.
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Legionnaires’ outbreak rocks New York as experts warn of rising climate threat
A Legionnaires' outbreak in New York City has officials scrambling to identify sources and contain the spread.
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New York City Adopts Measures to Slow Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
New York City officials are aggressively targeting a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side as the outbreak expands.
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Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms
A growing cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on Manhattan's Upper East Side has prompted official action and public concern.
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What to know about Legionnaires' disease making people sick on New York's Upper East Side
Health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on New York City's Upper East Side as case numbers rise.
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Legionnaire’s Outbreak Hits Upper East Side—Central Park Visitors Should Monitor For Symptoms
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease has emerged in New York City's Upper East Side, with at least 18 confirmed cases.
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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in 2 NYC neighborhoods puts health officials on high alert
Health officials in New York City are investigating Legionnaires’ disease cases in two neighborhoods.