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Guggenheim and Legionnaires' Disease | US News
The Guggenheim Museum, along with 19 other Upper East Side buildings, tested positive for Legionella bacteria—but officials say it doesn’t mean they’re the source of the outbreak. No shutdowns occurred, and the museum’s monthly cooling tower maintenance keeps it safe. Over 50 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in the area, with fewer than 20 hospitalized and no deaths. This serious pneumonia spreads through contaminated water droplets, not person-to-person, and hits older adults, smokers, and those with lung issues hardest. Last year’s Harlem outbreak was also linked to…
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