Legionnaires, New York City
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Health officials in New York City say an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 90 cases, including three deaths.
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has left 67 people sick and three dead since late July, prompting renewed demands for New York City to overhaul its prevention strategy and address the bacteria from water source to tap.
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City officials identified 12 cooling towers in 10 Harlem buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, including Harlem Hospital Center.