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Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Ends; New Cooling Tower Regulations Proposed

9/1/2025

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The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, New York, has concluded, with 114 cases and seven deaths reported since July.
Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site were linked to the outbreak.
Mayor Eric Adams proposed new regulations for cooling towers to improve public safety.
The last symptoms were reported on August 9, and all affected buildings have been disinfected.

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Story summary

The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, New York, has concluded, with 114 cases and seven deaths reported since July.
Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site were linked to the outbreak.
Mayor Eric Adams proposed new regulations for cooling towers to improve public safety.
The last symptoms were reported on August 9, and all affected buildings have been disinfected.