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Legionnaires' Outbreak in Upper East Side | New York City News
New York City health officials are investigating a growing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in two Upper East Side neighborhoods, with 18 confirmed cases — none yet fatal — and several patients in critical condition. Officials point to a cooling tower as the likely source, warning residents to avoid exposure to mist but reassuring them tap water is safe. The outbreak, concentrated between East 74th and East 96th streets, echoes last year’s deadly Harlem outbreak. If you’ve been in the area since late June and feel flu-like symptoms, see a doctor immediately — Legionella can be deadly for those…
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