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Legionnaires' Outbreak in Upper East Side | New York City News
Two more lives lost to Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side—but hope is rising: new cases are falling fast thanks to the city’s swift response. Every building flagged was cleaned, and all have completed disinfection. Legionnaires’ isn’t airborne—it thrives in hot water systems and can be inhaled while showering. Not contagious, treatable with antibiotics, and found only in water mist, not drinking water. High-risk groups include seniors, smokers, and those with heart or lung issues. While air conditioners and tap water are safe, anyone in Carnegie Hill or Yorkville since late…
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