Latest / Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Legionnaires' Outbreak in NYC | Bend News
Legionnaires’ disease is spreading in NYC’s Upper East Side, with 76 confirmed cases, 4 deaths, and 7 still hospitalized — but 53 have recovered. Symptoms can appear up to 14 days after exposure, so if you’ve been in zip codes 10028, 10075, or 10128 and feel sick, get checked. Caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria from water systems like cooling towers (not person-to-person), officials say the source is likely contained and home plumbing is safe. While most recover with antibiotics, it’s especially dangerous for those with compromised immune systems or lung conditions — and cases have been…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.