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4th Person Dies After a Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Sickens Dozens in New York City
Health officials report three deaths and 92 cases in Harlem, with 15 patients hospitalized as containment efforts focus on 11 remediated cooling towers.
- On Thursday, New York City health officials are expected to provide an update on the Harlem Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has killed three people and sickened nearly 100 since July 25, 2025.
- City officials have identified Legionella in 12 cooling towers, with 11 already cleaned and the final one scheduled for remediation by tomorrow.
- At least 17 patients have required hospitalization, symptoms can appear 12 to 14 days after exposure, and adults over 50 face higher risk.
- Despite signs of containment, Dr. Morse said new cases are declining, but officials still urge residents to seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
- State Sen. Cordell Cleare, Harlem Democrat, said she plans to push for new legislation as inspections have dropped off significantly since the 2015 law.
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4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City. Health officials disclosed the latest death Thursday as they revealed that some cooling towers tested positive for the bacteria in some city-run buildings.
·United States
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Cooling tower at Harlem Hospital among 12 sites tied to NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that’s killed 4
A cooling tower at Harlem Hospital was among 12 sites tied to the city’s Legionnaires' disease outbreak that’s now killed four people and sickened nearly 100, Department of Health officials said Thursday.
·New York, United States
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4th person dies after a Legionnaires' disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
Health officials disclosed the latest death Thursday as they revealed that some cooling towers tested positive for the bacteria in some city-run buildings.
·Spokane, United States
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