THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Dozens of NYC Buildings Contaminated with Bacteria Spreading Deadly Disease.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has now been linked to contamination in 76 buildings, including notable landmarks.
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has now been linked to contamination in 76 buildings, including notable landmarks. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: New York City health officials have identified 76 buildings with cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria, the source of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has infected 63 people and hospitalized 12. Three new cases were reported on Tuesday, though the spread appears to be slowing. WHEN & WHERE: The outbreak is ongoing and concentrated in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Yorkville, and Carnegie Hill. KEY QUOTE: “[E]very building identified has been ordered to clean and disinfect its cooling tower immediately out of an abundance of caution,” stated NYC…Open