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NYC Reports 14 Legionnaires Cases, Testing Cooling Towers

7/6/2026

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NYC Warns Legionnaires

Officials in New York City announced 14 Legionnaires’ disease cases, linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128 and 10075, and warned people near Central Park’s east side (E 76-E 97) to watch for symptoms.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the outbreak is not tied to plumbing or indoor AC and that tap water and AC remain safe.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said investigators are testing cooling towers as source.

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Health Dept Orders

Building owners whose cooling-tower systems test positive must conduct remediation under the health department’s order.
The health department has sent a health alert to medical providers and scheduled community outreach to begin the weekend of July 6, 2026.
Officials noted that Legionnaires’ disease spreads through inhaled water vapor, not person-to-person contact, and can be treated with antibiotics when caught early.

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Health Dept Investigates

Confirmed cases grew from two on Thursday to fourteen by Sunday.
Commissioner Alister F. Martin, MD said people over 50, smokers, and those with chronic lung disease face higher risk of severe Legionnaires’ disease.
He noted Legionnaires’ disease spreads only via inhaled water mist, not through person-to-person contact.
The health department began its investigation on July 2, the date the first cases were reported.

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NYC Warns Legionnaires

Officials in New York City announced 14 Legionnaires’ disease cases, linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128 and 10075, and warned people near Central Park’s east side (E 76-E 97) to watch for symptoms.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the outbreak is not tied to plumbing or indoor AC and that tap water and AC remain safe.
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said investigators are testing cooling towers as source.

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