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Legionnaires Outbreak Hits Upper East Side | New York City News
Twenty-three people on Manhattan’s Upper East Side have fallen ill with Legionnaires’ disease, 17 hospitalized, as the city races to identify the source—suspected to be contaminated cooling towers. Mayor Mamdani vows to publicly name all buildings with positive Legionella tests, a move meant to prevent the deadly delays seen in last year’s Harlem outbreak. Of 160 towers under investigation, 139 have been tested; the rest are being checked. Building owners are being ordered to clean and disinfect their towers, with officials ensuring compliance. Health officials warn that while many towers may…
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