South Bronx Legionnaires Outbreak Rises | New York City News

A deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak is hitting the South Bronx, with one death and ten confirmed cases — a grim echo of past outbreaks in the area, including the city’s deadliest in 2015. Health officials are urgently testing cooling towers and ordering building cleanups, as climate change and an aging population fuel a nationwide surge in cases, now up from 1,000 to over 10,000 annually. Ten buildings in two zip codes have tested positive; residents with flu-like symptoms since late August are urged to seek care. A public meeting is scheduled Tuesday, and while most towers in the affected zones have been inspected, compliance remains low. 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.Sources:https://gothamist.com/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-legionnaires-outbreak-ahead-of-bronx-town-hall More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e18eb75cd68bf8c Report issues to [email protected].