The official death toll from the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side has reached nine, after two additional people were confirmed to have died from the illness. This is despite the fact that the outbreak was officially declared over around two weeks ago. It is a reminder that…
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The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has already claimed five lives, and sickened more than eighty others. Fortunately, the number of infections has slowed down, and no new buildings have been identified as being contaminated in over a week. However, as this New York Times…
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The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has expanded to include 82 confirmed cases, including five deaths. Testing at buildings in the affected area has found the presence of Legionella bacteria in 34 separate cooling towers, with test results waiting for an additional 140 towers. Health…
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Three people have died thus far in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, according to the Gothamist. Additionally, there have been 74 confirmed infections as part of the outbreak, although there may be others who have yet to be identified. If you live in the…
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The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has expanded to include 76 buildings, more than double what was originally identified by public health officials. At least 62 individuals have been sickened in this outbreak, though thankfully no deaths at this time. However, there may still…
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Nearly sixty people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan as of July 13, 2026, in a growing cluster that has resulted in dozens of hospitalizations. Health Department officials have been working to identify the source or sources of this outbreak, with particular focus…
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