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Legionnaires' Outbreak Hits Upper East Side | New York City News
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A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak is hitting the Upper East Side with 30+ confirmed cases and 22 hospitalized—linked to contaminated cooling towers. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is furious the health department’s response is too slow, especially since the area’s elderly population is at high risk. She’s demanded faster action, including mandatory tower disinfection, while health officials say they’re actively identifying and cleaning infected sites. Residents are pleading for clearer info on affected buildings and how to protect themselves—since the disease doesn’t spread person-to-person, but via airborne mist. If you’re in the area and feel sick, see a doctor immediately.
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