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Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City grows to 54 cases
A Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City is growing, with 54 cases now confirmed, according to health officials.
As of Friday, there were 18 people hospitalized and no deaths, according to the New York City Department of Health (NYC Health).
The cluster has affected the Upper East Side neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville, the department said.
In an earlier notice to the two neighborhoods, NYC Health said it believes the likely source of the bacteria are cooling towers in the area, which sprays a mist that contains the bacteria. All area cooling towers were being tested for the bacteria, NYC Health said.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/legionnaires-disease-cluster-york-city-165655975.html