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NYC health officials are investigating Haven Plaza's shared water system in the East Village after two residents tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease over the past year. The city is testing the building’s water supply, has advised residents to avoid showers (or use alternatives) and to run cold water slowly to minimize mist, and has urged high-risk individuals to limit exposure while the investigation continues.
Health officials issued a precautionary advisory for Haven Plaza tenants in the East Village after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease within the last year; water-system testing is underway and residents are advised to limit exposure to water vapor (e.g., avoid showers) while investigators assess the building’s water system, with management retaining a water-systems consultant and results to be reported to the NYC Health Department.
Two patients at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center tested positive for Legionella, prompting flushing, testing, and water-line precautions after a past 2011–2012 outbreak. The Allegheny County Health Department has not been notified, and testing positive for Legionella does not automatically mean Legionnaires’ disease. The hospital says care was not interrupted and it’s operating normally, while a prior VA Inspector General report found earlier lapses in water treatment and adherence to guidance, with recommendations implemented subsequently.
Santa Clara County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Legionella at Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Clara Medical Center, with at least 18 people infected. Legionella grows in large, complex plumbing and is spread by inhaling water droplets. The source has not yet been located; Kaiser is implementing additional water-treatment and preventive measures and says hospital operations continue normally. Health officials say the overall risk to the broader community is low, though Legionnaires’ disease can cause pneumonia, particularly in older adults or immunocompromised individuals; treatment is with antibiotics and most patients recover.
North Carolina reports a rise in Legionnaires' disease, with 310 cases in 2025 (up from 201 in 2024). The illness is caused by Legionella bacteria in water systems and spreads through inhaled mist, not person-to-person; most healthy people aren’t affected, but adults 50+, smokers, and those with chronic conditions are at higher risk. Prevention emphasizes maintaining water systems in homes and commercial buildings: flush unused taps, maintain hot tubs and water-using equipment, replace filters, drain hoses, and use proper disinfectant levels and temperatures, especially in facilities with cooling towers and healthcare settings.
North Carolina health officials warn of a rise in Legionnaires' disease cases, a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella, with cases up by over 100 from 2024 to 2025. Symptoms can include fever, headache, cough, shortness of breath, and confusion. Prevention centers on monitoring and disinfecting water systems, including flushing unused taps, maintaining hot tubs, cleaning humidifiers and CPAP equipment, and following manufacturers' guidance.
The estate of Gary Curtis Jones filed a wrongful-death and survival lawsuit in Clark County District Court against The Grandview at Las Vegas and South Point casino-hotel and their owners, alleging negligence after Jones, an Alabama business traveler, contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a March 2023 Las Vegas trip and died on April 2, 2023. The suit describes fatigue and respiratory failure before his hospitalization for sepsis and attributes his death to the infection. Investigations reportedly found Legionella in the South Point water system and cited prior positive tests at both properties; Grandview denied Jones stayed there during the incubation period, a claim SNHD reportedly verified. The plaintiffs seek a jury trial and damages for wrongful death and related claims.
Two patients have died at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, after contracting Legionnaires' disease from the hospital's water system, which was found to contain Legionella bacteria. The hospital has taken extensive measures to disinfect the water system and is monitoring the situation, with no additional cases reported. The incident highlights ongoing risks of Legionella in healthcare settings, especially for vulnerable populations.
A second patient at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, who tested positive for Legionella bacteria, has died. The hospital's water system was found to be contaminated with Legionella, prompting an investigation and water treatment. The incident has raised concerns about hospital water safety and Legionnaires' disease risks, especially for patients with underlying health conditions.
Florida health officials confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaire’s disease in Central Florida linked to gym exposure, with investigations ongoing into the source, including water systems at a fitness center that recently underwent extensive renovations.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, prompting water testing and safety measures, though the hospital reports no current risk to patients or staff.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, prompting water testing and safety measures, though the hospital states the risk remains low and water is currently deemed safe.
Seven patients at Berkshire Medical Center tested positive for Legionella bacteria, with one death possibly linked to the infection. The hospital has increased water safety measures, including chlorination and filtration, and is working with health authorities to eliminate the bacteria from its water system. Legionella, which causes Legionnaires' disease, spreads through aerosolized water and is most dangerous to immunocompromised individuals. The hospital's response aims to reduce the bacteria to zero in the water supply, with ongoing testing and cooperation with public health officials.
The number of Legionnaires' disease cases in Marshall County, Iowa, has risen to 52, with one death reported, as health officials investigate a growing outbreak caused by bacteria spread through aerosolized water sources. The disease primarily affects vulnerable populations and is not contagious.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is investigating 21 cases of Legionnaires' disease, including one death, in Marshalltown, with health officials urging water system management and prompt medical care for at-risk populations. The disease, caused by Legionella bacteria, is not contagious but can be severe for older adults, smokers, and those with chronic lung conditions, and is treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early.