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New York City's Upper East Side is experiencing a cluster of Legionnaires disease with at least 18 confirmed cases. Health officials are investigating the source amid concerns over water system contamination.
New York City's Upper East Side has 18 confirmed cases of Legionnaires disease. Health officials are investigating the source, suspecting water system contamination.
Legionnaires clusters are usually traced to cooling towers, hot water systems, or other places where Legionella bacteria grows in warm water. A cluster of 18 suggests a single source rather than scattered cases. Finding and fixing it is the priority.
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