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Legionnaires' Outbreak in New York City

Updated 2026-07-22 16:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak has claimed five lives and affected 82 individuals in New York City. The health department is investigating the source of the contamination, which could be linked to a cooling tower or other water systems.

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The Hill
As of Tuesday, eighty-two cases of Legionnaires' disease had also been identified in connection with the outbreak.
2026-07-22 15:37 UTC
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