Legionnaires’ Outbreak in NYC | Global News

Twenty-three cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported in NYC’s Upper East Side, with 17 hospitalized — no deaths yet. Officials suspect a cooling tower as the source and are testing all towers in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The bacteria, not spread person-to-person, thrives in warm water systems and causes pneumonia when inhaled. Symptoms appear 2-14 days later and include cough, fever, and shortness of breath — especially dangerous for those over 50, smokers, and immunocompromised. Untreated, it’s fatal in 10% of cases. Building managers must clean cooling towers; residents should flush taps and check water heaters. If you’re in the area and feeling sick, see a doctor. 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/03a1e9227ec2090e