Coverage dated July 15, 2026

Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases

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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — New York City is managing a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on the Upper East Side that officials believe is tied to bacteria found in cooling towers. Towers on 76 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for the bacteria, the city’s Depa…

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The Oregonian
A growing health concern spreads across one New York neighborhood (opens The Oregonian)
Published Jul 15, 2026
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New York City health officials have identified 76 buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria as a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side continues to grow.
KESQ Palm Springs
Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Jul 15, 2026
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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — New York City is managing a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on the Upper East Side that officials believe is tied to bacteria found in cooling towers. Towers on 76 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for the bacteria, the city’s Depa…
The National Pulse
Dozens of NYC Buildings Contaminated with Bacteria Spreading Deadly Disease. (opens The National Pulse)
Published Jul 15, 2026
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A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has now been linked to contamination in 76 buildings, including notable landmarks.

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