Second person dies from Legionnaires’ disease in NYC

Third person dead in Central Harlem Legionnaire's outbreak, NYC officials say

The number of cases has grown to 67, according to the health department.

Officials issue alert after Legionnaires' disease sickened dozens in NYC

The New York City Health Department announced that 58 people have been treated for Legionnaires' disease, which has resulted in two deaths.The health department say the cases were reported in the city's Central Harlem community.The city said it completed remediation of 11 cooling towers with initial positive screening results showing the presence of Legionella.Most people who are exposed to Legionella bacteria do not become ill. Legionnaires' di…

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An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has killed three people and sickened 70 since it was first detected in late July. City health officials link the Harlem outbreak to cooling towers, structures containing water and a fan that are used to cool buildings. All cooling towers operating in the impacted area have been sampled, and the Health Department has told owners of buildings where positive results were found to initiate remedi…

Third death reported in Harlem Legionnaires' disease outbreak

The condition is caused by bacteria in water vapor and can cause flu-like symptoms.

Three dead in major New York Legionnaires' cluster

At least 67 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since July 25.

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and spread in building water systems.