Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
New York City officials are addressing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has resulted in 46 cases and multiple hospitalizations. The city has identified contaminated cooling towers as the source and is conducting an aggressive testing and cleaning campaign.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Madeline Halpert Getty Images At the town hall on the Upper East Side church this week, New York City Health Commissioner Alister Martin said the city had identified the outbreak early For the past few days, Justine Kirby has been sporting an N95 mask every time she leaves her house to walk in her quiet Upper East Side neighbourhood.
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