Harlem, Legionnaires and NYC
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4th Legionnaires' death reported; Harlem Hospital, CUNY among NYC buildings found with bacteria
Four people have died as a result of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem that has sickened nearly 100 people, and officials revealed the cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria that causes the illness — some of which are at properties owned by New York City,
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, 11 of which have been remediated.
Some in the area say they were unaware of the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, let alone the location of problem sites.
What are the symptoms of this type of pneumonia, called Legionnaires' disease, and how do you treat it? Here's what you need to know.
Officials said Monday night there has been an uptick in cases in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem.
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ABC7 New York on MSNHarlem woman diagnosed with Legionnaires' describes symptoms: 'My body is hurting really bad'
A woman diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease described her frightening symptoms amid an outbreak in Harlem that has infected nearly 70 people and led to three deaths. "My body is hurting really bad," said Stephanie Tribble,