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Upper West Side building reports Legionella in hot water as NYC outbreak intensifies
health1 month ago

Upper West Side building reports Legionella in hot water as NYC outbreak intensifies

In the wake of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak centered on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the NYC Health Department ordered 31 cooling towers to be drained and disinfected after positive Legionella PCR results, while 12 more buildings faced remediation timelines; separately, a building on the Upper West Side—the Ardsley on Central Park West—independently detected Legionella in its hot water system and will address it, as investigators continue to determine which cooling tower triggered the outbreak.

via ABC7 New York|
#cooling-towers#health#legionella
Guggenheim Among NYC Buildings Hit by Legionnaires' Outbreak as City Disinfects Cooling Towers
health1 month ago

Guggenheim Among NYC Buildings Hit by Legionnaires' Outbreak as City Disinfects Cooling Towers

New York City health officials warn of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with more than 50 diagnosed citywide, including 23 confirmed cases and 17 hospitalizations. The Guggenheim and 30 other Upper East Side buildings are ordered to disinfect cooling towers; 19 of the buildings have already completed disinfection while others finish. The outbreak source is under investigation, and officials reiterate Legionella spreads via warm water in cooling systems, not drinking water or person-to-person transmission, with no current risk inside the Guggenheim.

via Fox News|
#cooling-towers#guggenheim-museum#health
Rising Legionnaires' Cases in NYC Linked to Environmental and Human Factors
health1 year ago

Rising Legionnaires' Cases in NYC Linked to Environmental and Human Factors

New York City is experiencing a surge in Legionnaires' disease cases, driven by environmental factors like climate change and aging water infrastructure, as well as human factors such as building maintenance lapses. Despite strict regulations, outbreaks continue, highlighting the disease's preventability and the need for diligent water system management.

via Gothamist|
#health#legionella-bacteria#legionnaires-disease
NYC Faces Multiple Bacterial Outbreaks in Lung and Air Conditioning Systems
health1 year ago

NYC Faces Multiple Bacterial Outbreaks in Lung and Air Conditioning Systems

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, a severe bacterial lung infection, has affected Harlem, NYC, with 73 cases and 3 deaths since July. The disease spreads through inhaling mist or swallowing water contaminated with Legionella bacteria from water systems like cooling towers and hot tubs. Most healthy individuals are not at risk, but older adults, smokers, and those with health conditions are more vulnerable. The outbreak is localized, and residents are advised to stay informed and maintain water system safety, with treatment being effective if administered early. The overall risk remains low for the general public.

via HuffPost|
#bacterial-pneumonia#health#legionnaires-disease
NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak: 3 Dead, Dozens Sickened in Harlem Cluster
health1 year ago

NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak: 3 Dead, Dozens Sickened in Harlem Cluster

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, NYC has resulted in 3 deaths and over 60 illnesses, linked to contaminated cooling towers. The disease is a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which spreads through inhaling contaminated water vapor from man-made water systems. Symptoms include cough, fever, and muscle aches, and it primarily affects those over 50, smokers, or individuals with health issues. Early diagnosis and antibiotics are effective treatments.

via yahoo.com|
#health#legionella-bacteria#legionnaires-disease