Legionnaires cluster emerging on Upper East Side, NYC officials say
NYC health officials are investigating a cluster of 10 Legionnaires' disease cases in the Upper East Side. Residents are advised that the water supply is safe, as the bacteria is typically spread through cooling tower mist.
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Legionnaires' disease is a serious form of pneumonia that can be fatal, making rapid identification and containment of clusters essential for public health.
New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of 10 Legionnaires’ disease cases on the Upper East Side, the city health department said.
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