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News in English (USA) / 15.07.2026 / 01:00

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City Expands to 60 Cases

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has escalated, reaching a total of 60 confirmed cases, primarily affecting the Upper East Side. Health officials are conducting extensive testing on numerous cooling towers across the city, with multiple buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum, testing positive for Legionella bacteria. As the situation develops, health authorities have identified at least 31 contaminated sites and are advising residents to monitor for symptoms, particularly in affected neighborhoods. Despite ongoing remediation efforts, the source of the outbreak remains elusive, leaving residents and officials on high alert.
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