Legionella
Coverage of Legionella in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani vows disclosure of UES buildings that test positive for Legionella contamination
Mamdani has pledged to reveal Upper East Side (UES) buildings that test positive for Legionella contamination. The outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the UES is likely linked to bacteria in water cooling towers.
- Legionnaires cluster emerging on Upper East Side, NYC officials say
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases has emerged on the Upper East Side of New York City, with at least 10 people infected. Testing confirmed the presence of Legionella, but officials have not yet identified the source.
- Legionella confirmed in East Village apartment complex
Legionella bacteria has been confirmed in the water supply of an East Village apartment complex, according to city health officials. The Department of Health initiated an evaluation of the building after two residents were affected.
- Legionella Found in Water at East Village Housing Complex, City Health Officials Confirm
City health officials confirmed Legionella bacteria in the water system of Haven Plaza, an East Village apartment complex, following reports of two Legionnaires’ disease cases. A third case is alleged but unconfirmed by officials, while residents criticize delays in notification. Management companies Catholic Homes and Wavecrest Management have retained consultants to address the issue.
- How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
South African scientists identified hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship thousands of miles away after a passenger was hospitalized in Johannesburg. The rapid diagnosis followed a process of elimination involving tests for Legionella, bird flu, and other respiratory diseases, with collaboration from international experts.