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Legionnaires' Outbreak on Upper East Side | New York City News
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Legionnaires’ disease is spreading on the Upper East Side, with 36 people sick and 22 hospitalized—no deaths yet. Officials blame contaminated cooling towers, with one building at 1511 Third Ave already flagged. The bacteria, Legionella, causes serious respiratory illness through airborne water mist—not person-to-person. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Testing continues across three ZIP codes, and a full list of affected buildings is coming soon. If you’re between 76th and 97th streets on Central Park’s east side, watch for symptoms and see a doctor immediately.
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