Legionnaires Outbreak: All That You Need To Know About The Disease That Killed 1 And Left 22 Sick In New York

Legionnaires Outbreak: All That You Need To Know About The Disease That Killed 1 And Left 22 Sick In New York

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Updated Aug 1, 2025 | 10:52 AM IST

SummaryA Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem has sickened 22 people and caused one death. Spread through contaminated mist, often from cooling towers, the illness mimics pneumonia symptoms. With 6,000 U.S. cases annually, likely underdiagnosed, risk rises in summer. Older adults, smokers, and those with weakened immunity are most vulnerable. Read on to know more.

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