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Harlem legionnaires’ disease outbreak up to 90 cases, 15 hospitalized

Three people in central Harlem have already died from legionnaires’ disease, according to the NYC Health Department.
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Final 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, ...

4th Legionnaires' death reported; Harlem Hospital, CUNY among NYC buildings found with bacteria

Four people have died as a result of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem that has sickened nearly 100 people, and ...

Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem now responsible for 90 cases, officials say

Officials said Monday night there has been an uptick in cases in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem.
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Harlem 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," ...

Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem nears triple digits; 15 patients hospitalized

What are the symptoms of this type of pneumonia, called Legionnaires' disease, and how do you treat it? Here's what you need ...

Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City causes 3 deaths, sickens 90 people. What is it, and how do you get it?

A Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Harlem area of New York City has caused three deaths and 90 people to be sickened.