Legionella bacteria

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has increased to 18 cases, with affected ZIP codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The NYC Health Department is investigating cooling towers in the area and advising residents and visitors to monitor symptoms, while emphasizing tap water remains safe to use.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. NYC health officials urge residents and visitors near Central Park’s east side between East 76th and 97th Streets to monitor for flu-like symptoms, as cooling towers in the area are under investigation as potential sources.

There are now 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease on New York City's Upper East Side, with the investigation expanded to include three zip codes and areas near Central Park. NYC Health Commissioner Alister F. Martin urged residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms and seek medical care, as the health department tests cooling towers for Legionella bacteria.

Brooklyn tenants at Rutland Plaza filed a lawsuit against their landlord, Robyn Lucas-Cora, and state regulators over severe sewage leaks, mold, and uninhabitable conditions. A 2016 state investment of $96 million to improve the development has not addressed ongoing issues, including Legionella bacteria in water and chronic maintenance failures.

Legionella bacteria has been confirmed in the water supply of an East Village housing complex called Haven Plaza. Older residents there have been advised to avoid showering and use buckets for bathing instead.

Catawba County health officials are warning about rising Legionnaire's disease cases in North Carolina and the U.S. Legionnaire's disease is a serious pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, with doctors at Novant Health noting an interesting aspect of the infection.

Private equity-backed Genesis HealthCare faces lawsuits and investigations in multiple states over allegations of patient neglect and abuse. States like Connecticut have enacted laws to increase transparency and restrict private equity control in nursing homes amid federal Medicaid cuts and regulatory gaps.

Private equity-backed Genesis HealthCare faces lawsuits and investigations in multiple states over allegations of patient neglect and abuse at nursing homes. Connecticut and other states have enacted laws to increase transparency and restrict private equity control in healthcare, responding to crises like Legionella outbreaks and fire safety failures. Federal Medicaid cuts and limited oversight have intensified scrutiny of private equity's role in nursing home operations.

19 Legionella bacteria infections have been linked to Kaiser's medical center in Santa Clara, with most patients recovering at home. The infections were reported by Kaiser in a statement. The outbreak is currently being monitored.