Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC Causes 3 Deaths and 58 Illnesses
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An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has infected 58 people and caused 2 deaths, likely linked to contaminated cooling towers in Central Harlem. The city is testing and remediating cooling towers, and health officials advise those with flu-like symptoms in the area to seek medical attention. Legionnaires’ disease, a bacterial lung infection, is treatable but can be fatal if untreated, especially for vulnerable populations.
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