Legionella bacterium
Coverage of Legionella bacterium in the Nexus archive.
- As NYC Probes Legionnaires’ Outbreak Source, Survivors May Have ‘Difficult’ Recovery
New York City is investigating the source of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Upper East Side, with 89 confirmed cases, 71 hospitalizations, and five deaths since July 2. Survivors like Melinda Baron describe prolonged, painful recoveries, and officials attribute the outbreak to cooling towers, though the exact source remains unclear. Legislation for stricter cooling tower testing aims to prevent future outbreaks.
- What You Need To Know About Legionnaires’ Disease as Upper East Side Outbreak Persists
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has infected 63 people, with 76 buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria. Fifty-seven buildings have been cleaned, while 19 remain to be disinfected by Thursday. City Council Speaker Julie Menin criticized the Health Department for delays in enforcing a new testing law and raised concerns about vulnerable seniors in affected neighborhoods.
- Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Outbreak Poses Test for Cooling Tower Inspection Rules
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on New York City's Upper East Side has infected nearly two dozen people, raising concerns about enforcement of a new law requiring cooling tower testing. City officials report limited compliance with the law, which aims to curb Legionella spread through mandatory testing of cooling towers, a common source of outbreaks.