Legionnaires' Outbreak Ends, But Lessons Remain | New York City News

Eleven dead, 94 sick — a Legionnaires’ outbreak on the Upper East Side is hitting hard, but officials say the crisis is under control. Last case was over six weeks ago, all hospitalized patients have recovered, and affected buildings are being cleaned. Residents in targeted zip codes are no longer at risk. This grim reminder shows how everyday infrastructure can become a public health threat. The source is still being investigated, with results due in September. City Council will probe systemic failures, while Governor Hochul’s new cooling tower inspection law aims to prevent future outbreaks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34cb3975b15f78ae