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NYC Finds Legionnaires Cluster With Five Cases, One Death

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC · How we work

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NYC Commissioner Announces Legionnaires

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin announced a Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the South Bronx.
The cluster includes five confirmed cases and one death in ZIP codes 10451 and 10456.
Officials tested 20 cooling towers, finding roughly 25% out of compliance.
Five properties, including 1332 Fulton Ave. and 810 River Ave., failed the 30-day testing rule.
Positive towers will be cleaned and disinfected, keeping showering and tap water safe.

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Sanchez Launches Testing

Council Member Justin Sanchez announced a Legionnaires testing site at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln.
Sanchez urged strict protocol adherence despite not knowing exact case locations.
He advised asthma or diabetes patients to wear masks for several days as extra precaution.
Community health workers are canvassing the South Bronx, distributing Legionnaires prevention pamphlets.
Resident Shakeema Johnson recovered at home on antibiotics after severe cough and fear.

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NYC Commissioner Announces Legionnaires

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin announced a Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the South Bronx.
The cluster includes five confirmed cases and one death in ZIP codes 10451 and 10456.
Officials tested 20 cooling towers, finding roughly 25% out of compliance.
Five properties, including 1332 Fulton Ave. and 810 River Ave., failed the 30-day testing rule.
Positive towers will be cleaned and disinfected, keeping showering and tap water safe.

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