The New York City Health Department reported that ten buildings in Central Harlem tested positive for live Legionella bacteria. Investigations are ongoing to determine if these buildings contributed to the local Legionnaires' disease outbreak. Eleven of the twelve contaminated cooling towers have been addressed, with one remaining under remediation. Notable locations include various properties near West 124th and 125th Streets. Recent case numbers have declined, indicating containment of the bacteria, despite 92 diagnosed cases and associated fatalities since late July.
The New York City Health Department disclosed the locations of 10 Central Harlem buildings where cooling towers tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, but it remains undetermined if they caused the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the neighborhood.
Eleven of the 12 contaminated cooling towers have been cleaned, with the final tower's remediation due. Most of these are within blocks of West 124th and 125th Streets.
Case numbers of Legionnaires' disease have begun to decline, with 92 diagnosed since July 25 in affected ZIP codes. Three individuals have died, and 15 remain hospitalized.
Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse stated that the decline in new cases indicates that the sources of the bacteria have been contained. Inspections will continue to ensure compliance.
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