Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
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Notable Quotes
"There is quite a level of concern in the community."
— Justine Kirby , Other
"What we have in front of us is 160 cooling towers across this region that we are looking at, and we are not waiting."
— Alister Martin , Other
"I was deeply concerned that the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene has still failed to require building owners to proactively disinfect all cooling towers in the area under investigation."
— Julie Menin , Politician
Key People
New York City Health Commissioner.
Speaker of the New York City Council.
Resident concerned about the Legionnaires' outbreak.
Professor of epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Mayor of New York City.
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To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
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