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Legionnaires' Outbreak in Harlem: 113 Cases, 6 Deaths

8/27/2025

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New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, reporting 113 cases and six deaths since July 25.
A separate cluster in the Bronx has four cases linked to plumbing issues, unrelated to the Harlem outbreak.
Health officials state that the risk to most residents remains low, with ongoing remediation efforts for contaminated cooling towers.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has filed lawsuits against construction companies, alleging negligence related to the Harlem outbreak.

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New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, reporting 113 cases and six deaths since July 25.
A separate cluster in the Bronx has four cases linked to plumbing issues, unrelated to the Harlem outbreak.
Health officials state that the risk to most residents remains low, with ongoing remediation efforts for contaminated cooling towers.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has filed lawsuits against construction companies, alleging negligence related to the Harlem outbreak.