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Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City causes a 6th death, sickens 111 people. What is it, and how do you get it?

A Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Harlem area of New York City has caused six deaths and sickened over 110 people.

Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111

New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where ...

Crump, Sharpton announce lawsuits over Harlem’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak

Two construction workers who contracted Legionnaires’ disease while on the job in Harlem are suing over what attorney and ...

New York City death toll from Legionnaires outbreak rises to six

Six people have now died from a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City’s Central Harlem, and another seven are ...

5th person dies after Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City

NEW YORK -- A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials ...

4th Legionnaires' disease death in NYC after cooling towers at city-run buildings tested positive

The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, ...
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Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Worsens as Former NY Governor Cuomo Calls for State Probe into NYC Health Department's Response

A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent ...

Harlem Hospital’s cooling towers sparked deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, Rev. Al Sharpton charges — as locals blame NYC-owned buildings

Rainwater left untreated in cooling towers atop city-owned Harlem Hospital fueled the Big Apple’s deadliest Legionnaire’s ...