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Guggenheim’s Legionella Scare and the City’s Response | Art News
The Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan faced a minor scare after city inspectors detected Legionella bacteria in its cooling tower — but don’t panic, the museum and union confirm everyone’s safe. The bacteria, which spreads via airborne water droplets, only poses a risk to a small number of facilities staff who work directly with the tower, not the public or most employees. The museum acted swiftly, cleaned the system, and followed all city protocols — with no further action required. This comes amid a broader Legionnaires’ outbreak in the Upper East Side, fueled by recent heat waves, as the city…
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