New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Coverage of New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the Nexus archive.
- Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5
New York City is investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to the Upper East Side, which has caused five deaths and 82 cases. Experts advise reducing exposure risks by avoiding contaminated water sources like cooling towers and maintaining home humidifiers. Health officials note no new cases in six days, suggesting the exposure source may be eliminated.
- 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.
- Health officials investigate Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side
Two people on the Upper East Side have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease, prompting an investigation by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Health officials are examining a community cluster linked to the cases.