Legionnaires' outbreak in New York grows to 90 cases, 3 deaths

New York City legionnaires’ disease outbreak up to 90 cases, 15 hospitalized

NEW YORK — There have now been 90 confirmed cases of legionnaires’ disease in central Harlem, and 15 people are currently hospitalized battling the disease, the city’s health department announced this week.

Harlem legionnaires’ disease outbreak up to 90 cases, 15 hospitalized

There have now been 90 confirmed cases of legionnaires’ disease in central Harlem, and 15 people are currently hospitalized battling the disease, the city’s health department announced this week. Three people have already died in the outbreak, which has affected zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039, according to the NYC Health Department. “If you live or work in the area and have flu-like symptoms, see a health care provider right away…

Legionnaires' Outbreak; HHS & mRNA Vaccines; New York's Gambling History; WNBA Labor Negotiations | The Brian Lehrer Show

Loading... On today's show: Caroline Lewis, health care reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, and Joe Hong, investigative data reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talk about the ongoing Legionnaires' outbreak in Central Harlem, including why New York is a hotspot for the disease, and why city inspections of cooling towers were at a low point ahead of the outbreak. Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, founding director of the Center for Infectious Disease Resea…

Legionnaires' outbreak in New York grows to 90 cases, 3 deaths

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York's Central Harlem neighborhood has now sickened 90 people and caused three deaths, health officials said Tuesday.