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A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has sickened 46 people in Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill and Yorkville areas, with 31 Upper East Side buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum and Whole Foods Market, preliminarily testing positive for Legionella bacteria in cooling towers. City health officials report 19 towers have been cleaned, while 12 remain under remediation, emphasizing no confirmed risk from indoor plumbing or air systems.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on New York City's Upper East Side has infected nearly two dozen people, raising concerns about enforcement of a new law requiring cooling tower testing. City officials report limited compliance with the law, which aims to curb Legionella spread through mandatory testing of cooling towers, a common source of outbreaks.

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has increased to 18 cases, with affected ZIP codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The NYC Health Department is investigating cooling towers in the area and advising residents and visitors to monitor symptoms, while emphasizing tap water remains safe to use.

Fourteen cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hall and Yorkville. The illness, which can be life-threatening, previously affected Harlem.

There are now 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease on New York City's Upper East Side, with the investigation expanded to include three zip codes and areas near Central Park. NYC Health Commissioner Alister F. Martin urged residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms and seek medical care, as the health department tests cooling towers for Legionella bacteria.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the New York City neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville has led to two confirmed cases as of Thursday, with additional cases under investigation. Health officials are on high alert due to the potential severity of the illness.

Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have prompted an investigation on the Upper East Side, specifically in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. City officials reassure residents that air conditioners, cooling centers, city facilities, and tap water remain safe to use in the affected neighborhood.