The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has led to 99 confirmed cases and four fatalities, with 17 individuals currently hospitalized. City officials identified 12 cooling towers across 10 buildings that tested positive for the disease, with the potential for infection occurring through inhalation of water vapor containing Legionella bacteria. Among the identified buildings is Harlem Hospital, and the affected locations include both medical facilities and large retail outlets. The Health Department emphasized the importance of inspections, despite past negative test results for some sites.
New York City officials confirmed another death connected to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, with 99 cases and four deaths reported thus far.
Health officials linked the outbreak to 12 cooling towers in 10 buildings, including Harlem Hospital and several retail locations, which tested positive for Legionella bacteria.
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