Latest NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak rises to 59 cases — with bacteria now detected for first time across park, at posh UWS building
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has reached 59 cases, with bacteria now detected in locations across both the Upper East and Upper West Sides.
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A Legionnaires' disease outbreak centered on the Upper East Side has expanded to 59 cases. Bacteria have been detected in new locations, including a posh Upper West Side building and across the park.
Coverage from ABC7 New York, ABC News, NBC New York, and the New York Post emphasizes the growing scale of the outbreak. Reports specifically identify the Guggenheim Museum as one of the buildings that tested positive for the bacteria.
City officials are scheduled to answer questions at a town hall meeting regarding the situation.
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Quick answers
How many cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported?
The outbreak has risen to 59 cases.
Which specific locations have tested positive for the bacteria?
Positive tests include the Guggenheim Museum, a building on the Upper West Side, and areas across the park.
How is the city responding to the outbreak?
The city will hold a town hall to answer questions.
Coverage (4)
- City to answer questions at town hall amid growing Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak reaches 59 cases ABC7 New York · 7h ago
- Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 7h ago
- Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Upper East Side expands again: What to know NBC New York · 7h ago
- Latest NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak rises to 59 cases — with bacteria now detected for first time across park, at posh UWS building New York Post · 7h ago broke it first
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