Legionnaires’ outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side expands to 14 cases, Central Park exposures under watch
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A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases, linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. Health officials urge anyone who spent time along Central Park’s east side between East 76th and 97th Streets to monitor for flu‑like symptoms and seek care promptly as cooling towers in the area are tested and the source remains under investigation. NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said the cluster is not tied to building plumbing or indoor air, and officials will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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