Legionnaires’ Outbreak in NYC Concludes | New York City News

A deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City’s Upper East Side has officially ended, after claiming eleven lives and sickening ninety-four people. Though no active transmission is suspected, health officials are still analyzing cooling tower samples for clues. All hospitalized patients have recovered, and city leaders are calling for a public hearing to prevent future tragedies — with seventy-seven cooling towers across 160 buildings already cleaned. Officials reassure residents that the disease isn’t contagious and everyday water and air conditioning use remains safe. The city now turns its focus to learning from this devastating event and building stronger safeguards for all New Yorkers. 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/46bc5b92b8ae504a