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NYC Legionnaires’ disease cases rise to 90 as city health officials propose new cooling tower regulations

Health officials in New York City say an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 90 cases, including ...

Deadly NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak traced to 12 sites including cooling tower at Harlem Hospital

The health department offered five ZIP codes in central Harlem — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, 10039 – that were at the center ...
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Sebastopol man dies from Legionnaires’ disease, county health officials call infection ‘isolated’

An elderly Sebastopol man has died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, Sonoma County health officials said Friday morning.

NYC Legionnaires’ disease death toll climbs to 4

Another person has died from Legionnaires’ disease, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s ...

Is Legionnaires' disease NYC Harlem outbreak contagious? Concern in Kentucky? Causes, treatment

The New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem is growing. Is it contagious? How do you get it? What ...

Legionnaires' disease cases rise in U.S. What to know about the disease in Louisiana

Cases of Legionnaires' disease are on the rise in New York City, with three death reported. Have there been cases of the ...
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Harlem Hit by Legionnaires' Disease Amid Fears of Medicaid Cuts Compromising Healthcare Access

Harlem faces a Legionnaires' disease outbreak alongside steep Medicaid cuts, causing concern for health support and funding ...

What is Legionnaires’ disease and how to protect against Legionella bacteria during summer heatwave

Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal lung infection. It is caused by inhaling droplets of water contaminated with ...