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Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side Confirmed
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has led to 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations, with authorities identifying cooling towers as a likely source. Visitors are advised to monitor for symptoms of the illness.
7 Jul, 16:31 — 7 Jul, 17:49
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Fox NewsMixed38d ago
Deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak sparks concern in major US city: Know the symptoms
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has caused 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations linked to cooling towers.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual38d ago
Likely source of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York identified as visitors are urged to watch for symptoms
The CDC says one in 10 people who get sick will die of complications from Legionnaires’ disease
By Laura Ungar
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First report: The Independent · 7 Jul, 16:31|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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