City Health officials
Coverage of City Health officials in the Nexus archive.
- 5 dead, 82 sick in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Five people have died and 82 are sick due to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Upper East Side. City health officials confirmed live Legionella bacteria in 34 cooling towers, which have been cleaned and disinfected.
- Number of UES buildings with positive Legionella tests more than doubles since preliminary findings
The number of UES buildings with positive Legionella tests has more than doubled since preliminary findings. One of these buildings is likely responsible for an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 60 people, according to city health officials.
- 70+ buildings test positive for Legionella bacteria in Manhattan outbreak
City health officials confirmed 76 buildings in Manhattan's Upper East Side tested positive for Legionella bacteria amid an outbreak. The affected buildings are in ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075.
- Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak jumps to 54 cases as cooling towers investigated
The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Upper East Side's Carnegie Hill and Yorkville has increased to 54 cases. City health officials are investigating cooling towers in the area as part of their inquiry.
- Legionnaires’ outbreak continues to spread
The number of Legionnaires’ Disease cases on Manhattan's Upper East Side has increased to 36. City Health officials are alerting residents about the outbreak and providing guidance for those who may be affected.