Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Harlem Causes One Death and Over 20 Illnesses
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An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem has resulted in one death and over 20 illnesses, with health officials testing and remediating cooling towers in the affected ZIP codes to control the spread. The disease, caused by legionella bacteria, can be treated if diagnosed early, and at-risk populations are advised to seek prompt medical care.
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