NYC, Legionnaires' disease and Harlem
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ABC7 New York on MSNFinal cooling tower in Harlem Legionnaires' cluster remediated amid 4th death
All 12 cooling towers in Central Harlem that tested culture positive for live Legionella bacteria have been fully drained, cleaned, and disinfected.
Adults who have been in the affected area since late July with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough or difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention, health officials say.
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CNN on MSNNYC Legionnaires’ disease cases rise to 90 as city health officials propose new cooling tower regulations
Health officials in New York City say an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 90 cases, including three deaths.
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ABC7 New York on MSNHarlem woman diagnosed with Legionnaires' describes symptoms: 'My body is hurting really bad'
A woman diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease described her frightening symptoms amid an outbreak in Harlem that has infected nearly 70 people and led to three deaths. "My body is hurting really bad," said Stephanie Tribble,