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Legionnaires' Outbreaks Demand Action | New York City News
Another deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak has hit New York City’s Upper East Side, sending over seventy people to the hospital and claiming nine lives — echoing last year’s Harlem crisis. Caused by Legionella bacteria thriving in cooling towers, the disease spreads through hot air and hits hardest among seniors and immunocompromised individuals. Over seventy-five infected towers were found at landmarks like the Met and Guggenheim, prompting city orders for cleaning — but critics say enforcement is weak, inspections are scarce, and punishment doesn’t prevent future outbreaks. Experts call for…
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