Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York: 4 dead, 76 cases, cooling towers blamed

A dangerous outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has struck New York City, killing four people and infecting at least 76. The city's Department of Health is investigating building cooling towers linked to air conditioning systems as the likely source of the Legionella bacteria. New cases have been reported daily over the past several days.

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🏥 Health Five dead in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak — source still unknown The Independent World · 5d ago 🌍 World Guggenheim Museum in NYC Tests Positive for Legionnaires' Bacteria The Guardian Health · 15d ago 🏥 Health Second person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side The Guardian Health · 7d ago

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🏥 Health Five dead in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak — source still unknown The Independent World · 5d ago 🌍 World Guggenheim Museum in NYC Tests Positive for Legionnaires' Bacteria The Guardian Health · 15d ago 🏥 Health Second person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side The Guardian Health · 7d ago