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Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City causes a 5th death, sickens 109 people. What is it, and how do you get it?

A Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Harlem area of New York City has caused five deaths and sickened over 100 people. Here ...

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 ...
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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 ...