NYC Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak: 4 Deaths and Over 100 Cases
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Harlem, NYC, has resulted in four deaths and over 100 illnesses, linked to contaminated cooling towers in multiple buildings. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, which spread through inhalation of contaminated water vapor, and is treatable with antibiotics. Health officials are remediating affected cooling towers and urging residents with symptoms to seek medical care.
