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Legionnaires' disease, New York City

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Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111
New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment, health authorities...

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6th Legionnaires' disease death reported in Harlem outbreak as another lawsuit is planned
Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City causes a 5th death, sickens 109 people. What is it, and how do you get it?
Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111
New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment, health authorities...

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Man seeking $1M over Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak: Lawyer
Crump, Sharpton announce lawsuits over Harlem’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak
New lawsuits emerge from Legionnaires’ outbreak
Ben Crump noted, “It goes beyond a lawsuit. It’s about effecting change. 12 locations tested positive only in Harlem.

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Lawsuits begin after Legionnaires outbreak tears through New York City: ‘It’s completely preventable’
Toxic vapor kills fifth person in New York City

Harlem Hospital’s cooling towers sparked deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, Rev. Al Sharpton charges — as locals blame NYC-owned buildings

Rainwater left untreated in cooling towers atop city-owned Harlem Hospital fueled the Big Apple’s deadliest Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in a decade, the Rev. Al Sharpton charged Tuesday.

Legionnaires' disease hospitalizations tick up as NYC officials report 4th death

The last of 12 cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria currently spawning a Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem is being remediated Friday, with officials hoping containment efforts will help prevent another death.
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Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Worsens as Former NY Governor Cuomo Calls for State Probe into NYC Health Department's Response

A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent probe into the city's handling of the crisis.
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