2 City Buildings Identified As Sources of Legionnaires’ Outbreak That Left 7 Dead, Over 114 Sick

The address reported for this incident has changed to Harlem.

Health officials have identified Harlem Hospital on Lenox Avenue as a source of the outbreak. A second source was found at a public health lab construction site on 137th St., overseen by the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Skanska USA, according to reports.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 110th St & Lenox Ave.

The Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has reached seven deaths with 114 confirmed cases, six of whom remain hospitalized.

This investigation is separate from the Central Harlem outbreak tied to cooling towers, which sickened 113 people and killed six.

The cases are believed to be linked to the building’s internal hot water plumbing system, not cooling towers. Officials stressed there is no risk to surrounding communities, since building-linked cases remain self-contained.

Health officials are investigating Legionnaires’ disease at Parkchester South Condominiums in the Bronx, where at least two residents tested positive.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Unionport Rd & McGraw Ave.

Local news confirms a sixth death, with a total of 111 cases from the outbreak.

A new lawsuit claims Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA are responsible for a Legionnaires’ outbreak. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke out at a press conference about the community impact earlier today.

A fifth person has died from Legionnaires’ disease. The total confirmed cases have risen to 108, with 14 people currently hospitalized.

According to updates sourced via the NYC Department Of Health, 101 people have now tested positive for Legionnaires and 15 people remain hospitalized.

A fourth death has been confirmed in connection to the outbreak.

According to local news, the outbreak now includes 99 reported cases with 17 people hospitalized.

Health officials confirmed the following locations identified as the source points of the outbreak: - NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave - BRP Companies, Lafayette Development LLC, 2239 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd - Commonwealth Local Development, 301 West 124th St - CUNY – City College Marshak Science Building, 181 Convent Ave - Harlem Center Condo, 317 Lenox Ave - NYC Economic Development Corporation, 40 West 137th St - NYC Health Department Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, 2238 Fifth Ave - The New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center, 133 Morningside Ave - Wharton Properties, 100 West 125th St (3 of 8 towers)

The health department is comparing DNA from bacteria in cooling towers to DNA from patients to identify a potential match, officials said.

Health inspectors immediately took water samples from all cooling towers in the investigation zone and sent them to the public health lab for testing, officials said. Testing positive for Legionella bacteria does not mean a specific tower has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

" This has been our top priority since we detected the cluster on July, the 25th," said Dr. Michelle Morse, the Acting Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

" While the cluster has been contained, we're still urging New Yorkers who live or work in the affected areas to seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms. Our team has boots on the ground here in Harlem, and we'll continue to monitor the situation," Adams said.

Adams said  92 people have been diagnosed with the disease by health experts, while 15 people are currently hospitalized.

“The situation is under control, and DOHMH (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and our entire medical team responded. I really want to thank Harlem Hospital — they have been a real partner as we brought this situation under control. Eleven of the 12 cooling towers that tested positive for this bacteria have been remediated, and the 12th and final cooling tower will have remediation complete by tomorrow,” Adams said.

" I wanted to reassure everyone, the air is safe to breathe and there is no risk to our drinking water or our water supply," MayorAdams said.

Officials provided updates on the outbreak on Thursday.

As of Monday night, 90 cases have been confirmed and 17 are currently hospitalized.

After testing, the infected cooling towers underwent antibacterial treatments, and the city is proposing stricter rules for testing and reporting to prevent further spread.

As of Saturday, 83 cases have been confirmed. Health officials confirmed 11 cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria and being remediated.

The total number of cases has risen to 73 as of Thursday morning.

Mayor Adams says the outbreak has been linked to cooling towers in Central Harlem, with 67 people sickened and three dead. The disease cannot be transmitted person-to-person, and all cooling towers in the area are being inspected.

A third person has died and close to 70 are sick in Harlem’s expanding Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials said on Tuesday.

The NYC Health Department said on Monday that two people have died and 58 have been diagnosed in the ongoing outbreak.

Each year, New York City reports between 200 and 700 cases of the illness. Nationally, cases have climbed steadily over the past 20 years, with a peak in 2018. One of the city’s most significant outbreaks happened in 2015, when more than 100 people became sick and at least 12 died.

Symptoms typically appear two to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, confusion, nausea, or diarrhea. However, most healthy individuals exposed to Legionella do not get sick.

According to the CDC, Legionnaires’ disease is treatable with antibiotics, but it can be dangerous if left untreated.

Building owners with contaminated towers have been ordered to disinfect them within 24 hours and report back to the health department.

Health officials say they’ve tested building cooling towers in Central Harlem for Legionella, the bacteria behind the disease, a severe form of pneumonia that spreads through inhaled water vapor from contaminated sources. The bacteria thrive in warm water systems, such as those in cooling towers.

“Anyone with flu-like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon as possible," Dr. Toni Eyssallenne, deputy chief medical officer at the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in a statement. “Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin.”

City health officials did not provide specific information on the person who died.

As of Thursday, there are 22 confirmed cases in five zip codes. The following zip codes are affected: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.

One person has died and more than 20 others have fallen ill amid an ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, according to New York City health officials.

Incident reported at Central Harlem.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Harlem.

Health officials have identified Harlem Hospital on Lenox Avenue as a source of the outbreak. A second source was found at a public health lab construction site on 137th St., overseen by the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Skanska USA, according to reports.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 110th St & Lenox Ave.

The Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has reached seven deaths with 114 confirmed cases, six of whom remain hospitalized.

This investigation is separate from the Central Harlem outbreak tied to cooling towers, which sickened 113 people and killed six.

The cases are believed to be linked to the building’s internal hot water plumbing system, not cooling towers. Officials stressed there is no risk to surrounding communities, since building-linked cases remain self-contained.

Health officials are investigating Legionnaires’ disease at Parkchester South Condominiums in the Bronx, where at least two residents tested positive.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Unionport Rd & McGraw Ave.

Local news confirms a sixth death, with a total of 111 cases from the outbreak.

A new lawsuit claims Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA are responsible for a Legionnaires’ outbreak. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke out at a press conference about the community impact earlier today.

A fifth person has died from Legionnaires’ disease. The total confirmed cases have risen to 108, with 14 people currently hospitalized.

According to updates sourced via the NYC Department Of Health, 101 people have now tested positive for Legionnaires and 15 people remain hospitalized.

A fourth death has been confirmed in connection to the outbreak.

According to local news, the outbreak now includes 99 reported cases with 17 people hospitalized.

Health officials confirmed the following locations identified as the source points of the outbreak: - NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave - BRP Companies, Lafayette Development LLC, 2239 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd - Commonwealth Local Development, 301 West 124th St - CUNY – City College Marshak Science Building, 181 Convent Ave - Harlem Center Condo, 317 Lenox Ave - NYC Economic Development Corporation, 40 West 137th St - NYC Health Department Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, 2238 Fifth Ave - The New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center, 133 Morningside Ave - Wharton Properties, 100 West 125th St (3 of 8 towers)

The health department is comparing DNA from bacteria in cooling towers to DNA from patients to identify a potential match, officials said.

Health inspectors immediately took water samples from all cooling towers in the investigation zone and sent them to the public health lab for testing, officials said. Testing positive for Legionella bacteria does not mean a specific tower has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

" This has been our top priority since we detected the cluster on July, the 25th," said Dr. Michelle Morse, the Acting Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

" While the cluster has been contained, we're still urging New Yorkers who live or work in the affected areas to seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms. Our team has boots on the ground here in Harlem, and we'll continue to monitor the situation," Adams said.

Adams said  92 people have been diagnosed with the disease by health experts, while 15 people are currently hospitalized.

“The situation is under control, and DOHMH (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and our entire medical team responded. I really want to thank Harlem Hospital — they have been a real partner as we brought this situation under control. Eleven of the 12 cooling towers that tested positive for this bacteria have been remediated, and the 12th and final cooling tower will have remediation complete by tomorrow,” Adams said.

" I wanted to reassure everyone, the air is safe to breathe and there is no risk to our drinking water or our water supply," MayorAdams said.

Officials provided updates on the outbreak on Thursday.

As of Monday night, 90 cases have been confirmed and 17 are currently hospitalized.

After testing, the infected cooling towers underwent antibacterial treatments, and the city is proposing stricter rules for testing and reporting to prevent further spread.

As of Saturday, 83 cases have been confirmed. Health officials confirmed 11 cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria and being remediated.

The total number of cases has risen to 73 as of Thursday morning.

Mayor Adams says the outbreak has been linked to cooling towers in Central Harlem, with 67 people sickened and three dead. The disease cannot be transmitted person-to-person, and all cooling towers in the area are being inspected.

A third person has died and close to 70 are sick in Harlem’s expanding Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials said on Tuesday.

The NYC Health Department said on Monday that two people have died and 58 have been diagnosed in the ongoing outbreak.

Each year, New York City reports between 200 and 700 cases of the illness. Nationally, cases have climbed steadily over the past 20 years, with a peak in 2018. One of the city’s most significant outbreaks happened in 2015, when more than 100 people became sick and at least 12 died.

Symptoms typically appear two to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, confusion, nausea, or diarrhea. However, most healthy individuals exposed to Legionella do not get sick.

According to the CDC, Legionnaires’ disease is treatable with antibiotics, but it can be dangerous if left untreated.

Building owners with contaminated towers have been ordered to disinfect them within 24 hours and report back to the health department.

Health officials say they’ve tested building cooling towers in Central Harlem for Legionella, the bacteria behind the disease, a severe form of pneumonia that spreads through inhaled water vapor from contaminated sources. The bacteria thrive in warm water systems, such as those in cooling towers.

“Anyone with flu-like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon as possible," Dr. Toni Eyssallenne, deputy chief medical officer at the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in a statement. “Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin.”

City health officials did not provide specific information on the person who died.

As of Thursday, there are 22 confirmed cases in five zip codes. The following zip codes are affected: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.

One person has died and more than 20 others have fallen ill amid an ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, according to New York City health officials.

Incident reported at Central Harlem.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Harlem.

Health officials have identified Harlem Hospital on Lenox Avenue as a source of the outbreak. A second source was found at a public health lab construction site on 137th St., overseen by the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Skanska USA, according to reports.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 110th St & Lenox Ave.

The Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has reached seven deaths with 114 confirmed cases, six of whom remain hospitalized.

This investigation is separate from the Central Harlem outbreak tied to cooling towers, which sickened 113 people and killed six.

The cases are believed to be linked to the building’s internal hot water plumbing system, not cooling towers. Officials stressed there is no risk to surrounding communities, since building-linked cases remain self-contained.

Health officials are investigating Legionnaires’ disease at Parkchester South Condominiums in the Bronx, where at least two residents tested positive.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Unionport Rd & McGraw Ave.

Local news confirms a sixth death, with a total of 111 cases from the outbreak.

A new lawsuit claims Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA are responsible for a Legionnaires’ outbreak. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke out at a press conference about the community impact earlier today.

A fifth person has died from Legionnaires’ disease. The total confirmed cases have risen to 108, with 14 people currently hospitalized.

According to updates sourced via the NYC Department Of Health, 101 people have now tested positive for Legionnaires and 15 people remain hospitalized.

A fourth death has been confirmed in connection to the outbreak.

According to local news, the outbreak now includes 99 reported cases with 17 people hospitalized.

Health officials confirmed the following locations identified as the source points of the outbreak: - NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave - BRP Companies, Lafayette Development LLC, 2239 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd - Commonwealth Local Development, 301 West 124th St - CUNY – City College Marshak Science Building, 181 Convent Ave - Harlem Center Condo, 317 Lenox Ave - NYC Economic Development Corporation, 40 West 137th St - NYC Health Department Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, 2238 Fifth Ave - The New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center, 133 Morningside Ave - Wharton Properties, 100 West 125th St (3 of 8 towers)

The health department is comparing DNA from bacteria in cooling towers to DNA from patients to identify a potential match, officials said.

Health inspectors immediately took water samples from all cooling towers in the investigation zone and sent them to the public health lab for testing, officials said. Testing positive for Legionella bacteria does not mean a specific tower has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

" This has been our top priority since we detected the cluster on July, the 25th," said Dr. Michelle Morse, the Acting Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

" While the cluster has been contained, we're still urging New Yorkers who live or work in the affected areas to seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms. Our team has boots on the ground here in Harlem, and we'll continue to monitor the situation," Adams said.

Adams said  92 people have been diagnosed with the disease by health experts, while 15 people are currently hospitalized.

“The situation is under control, and DOHMH (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and our entire medical team responded. I really want to thank Harlem Hospital — they have been a real partner as we brought this situation under control. Eleven of the 12 cooling towers that tested positive for this bacteria have been remediated, and the 12th and final cooling tower will have remediation complete by tomorrow,” Adams said.

" I wanted to reassure everyone, the air is safe to breathe and there is no risk to our drinking water or our water supply," MayorAdams said.

Officials provided updates on the outbreak on Thursday.

As of Monday night, 90 cases have been confirmed and 17 are currently hospitalized.

After testing, the infected cooling towers underwent antibacterial treatments, and the city is proposing stricter rules for testing and reporting to prevent further spread.

As of Saturday, 83 cases have been confirmed. Health officials confirmed 11 cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria and being remediated.

The total number of cases has risen to 73 as of Thursday morning.

Mayor Adams says the outbreak has been linked to cooling towers in Central Harlem, with 67 people sickened and three dead. The disease cannot be transmitted person-to-person, and all cooling towers in the area are being inspected.

A third person has died and close to 70 are sick in Harlem’s expanding Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials said on Tuesday.

The NYC Health Department said on Monday that two people have died and 58 have been diagnosed in the ongoing outbreak.

Each year, New York City reports between 200 and 700 cases of the illness. Nationally, cases have climbed steadily over the past 20 years, with a peak in 2018. One of the city’s most significant outbreaks happened in 2015, when more than 100 people became sick and at least 12 died.

Symptoms typically appear two to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, confusion, nausea, or diarrhea. However, most healthy individuals exposed to Legionella do not get sick.

According to the CDC, Legionnaires’ disease is treatable with antibiotics, but it can be dangerous if left untreated.

Building owners with contaminated towers have been ordered to disinfect them within 24 hours and report back to the health department.

Health officials say they’ve tested building cooling towers in Central Harlem for Legionella, the bacteria behind the disease, a severe form of pneumonia that spreads through inhaled water vapor from contaminated sources. The bacteria thrive in warm water systems, such as those in cooling towers.

“Anyone with flu-like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon as possible," Dr. Toni Eyssallenne, deputy chief medical officer at the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in a statement. “Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin.”

City health officials did not provide specific information on the person who died.

As of Thursday, there are 22 confirmed cases in five zip codes. The following zip codes are affected: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.

One person has died and more than 20 others have fallen ill amid an ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, according to New York City health officials.

Incident reported at Central Harlem.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Harlem.

Health officials have identified Harlem Hospital on Lenox Avenue as a source of the outbreak. A second source was found at a public health lab construction site on 137th St., overseen by the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Skanska USA, according to reports.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 110th St & Lenox Ave.

The Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has reached seven deaths with 114 confirmed cases, six of whom remain hospitalized.

This investigation is separate from the Central Harlem outbreak tied to cooling towers, which sickened 113 people and killed six.

The cases are believed to be linked to the building’s internal hot water plumbing system, not cooling towers. Officials stressed there is no risk to surrounding communities, since building-linked cases remain self-contained.

Health officials are investigating Legionnaires’ disease at Parkchester South Condominiums in the Bronx, where at least two residents tested positive.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Unionport Rd & McGraw Ave.

Local news confirms a sixth death, with a total of 111 cases from the outbreak.

A new lawsuit claims Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA are responsible for a Legionnaires’ outbreak. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke out at a press conference about the community impact earlier today.

A fifth person has died from Legionnaires’ disease. The total confirmed cases have risen to 108, with 14 people currently hospitalized.

According to updates sourced via the NYC Department Of Health, 101 people have now tested positive for Legionnaires and 15 people remain hospitalized.

A fourth death has been confirmed in connection to the outbreak.

According to local news, the outbreak now includes 99 reported cases with 17 people hospitalized.

Health officials confirmed the following locations identified as the source points of the outbreak: - NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave - BRP Companies, Lafayette Development LLC, 2239 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd - Commonwealth Local Development, 301 West 124th St - CUNY – City College Marshak Science Building, 181 Convent Ave - Harlem Center Condo, 317 Lenox Ave - NYC Economic Development Corporation, 40 West 137th St - NYC Health Department Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, 2238 Fifth Ave - The New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center, 133 Morningside Ave - Wharton Properties, 100 West 125th St (3 of 8 towers)

The health department is comparing DNA from bacteria in cooling towers to DNA from patients to identify a potential match, officials said.

Health inspectors immediately took water samples from all cooling towers in the investigation zone and sent them to the public health lab for testing, officials said. Testing positive for Legionella bacteria does not mean a specific tower has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

" This has been our top priority since we detected the cluster on July, the 25th," said Dr. Michelle Morse, the Acting Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

" While the cluster has been contained, we're still urging New Yorkers who live or work in the affected areas to seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms. Our team has boots on the ground here in Harlem, and we'll continue to monitor the situation," Adams said.

Adams said  92 people have been diagnosed with the disease by health experts, while 15 people are currently hospitalized.

“The situation is under control, and DOHMH (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and our entire medical team responded. I really want to thank Harlem Hospital — they have been a real partner as we brought this situation under control. Eleven of the 12 cooling towers that tested positive for this bacteria have been remediated, and the 12th and final cooling tower will have remediation complete by tomorrow,” Adams said.

" I wanted to reassure everyone, the air is safe to breathe and there is no risk to our drinking water or our water supply," MayorAdams said.

Officials provided updates on the outbreak on Thursday.

As of Monday night, 90 cases have been confirmed and 17 are currently hospitalized.

After testing, the infected cooling towers underwent antibacterial treatments, and the city is proposing stricter rules for testing and reporting to prevent further spread.

As of Saturday, 83 cases have been confirmed. Health officials confirmed 11 cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria and being remediated.

The total number of cases has risen to 73 as of Thursday morning.

Mayor Adams says the outbreak has been linked to cooling towers in Central Harlem, with 67 people sickened and three dead. The disease cannot be transmitted person-to-person, and all cooling towers in the area are being inspected.

A third person has died and close to 70 are sick in Harlem’s expanding Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials said on Tuesday.

The NYC Health Department said on Monday that two people have died and 58 have been diagnosed in the ongoing outbreak.

Each year, New York City reports between 200 and 700 cases of the illness. Nationally, cases have climbed steadily over the past 20 years, with a peak in 2018. One of the city’s most significant outbreaks happened in 2015, when more than 100 people became sick and at least 12 died.

Symptoms typically appear two to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, confusion, nausea, or diarrhea. However, most healthy individuals exposed to Legionella do not get sick.

According to the CDC, Legionnaires’ disease is treatable with antibiotics, but it can be dangerous if left untreated.

Building owners with contaminated towers have been ordered to disinfect them within 24 hours and report back to the health department.

Health officials say they’ve tested building cooling towers in Central Harlem for Legionella, the bacteria behind the disease, a severe form of pneumonia that spreads through inhaled water vapor from contaminated sources. The bacteria thrive in warm water systems, such as those in cooling towers.

“Anyone with flu-like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon as possible," Dr. Toni Eyssallenne, deputy chief medical officer at the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in a statement. “Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin.”

City health officials did not provide specific information on the person who died.

As of Thursday, there are 22 confirmed cases in five zip codes. The following zip codes are affected: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.

One person has died and more than 20 others have fallen ill amid an ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, according to New York City health officials.

Incident reported at Central Harlem.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Harlem.

Health officials have identified Harlem Hospital on Lenox Avenue as a source of the outbreak. A second source was found at a public health lab construction site on 137th St., overseen by the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Skanska USA, according to reports.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 110th St & Lenox Ave.

The Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has reached seven deaths with 114 confirmed cases, six of whom remain hospitalized.

This investigation is separate from the Central Harlem outbreak tied to cooling towers, which sickened 113 people and killed six.

The cases are believed to be linked to the building’s internal hot water plumbing system, not cooling towers. Officials stressed there is no risk to surrounding communities, since building-linked cases remain self-contained.

Health officials are investigating Legionnaires’ disease at Parkchester South Condominiums in the Bronx, where at least two residents tested positive.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Unionport Rd & McGraw Ave.

Local news confirms a sixth death, with a total of 111 cases from the outbreak.

A new lawsuit claims Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA are responsible for a Legionnaires’ outbreak. Rev. Al Sharpton spoke out at a press conference about the community impact earlier today.

A fifth person has died from Legionnaires’ disease. The total confirmed cases have risen to 108, with 14 people currently hospitalized.

According to updates sourced via the NYC Department Of Health, 101 people have now tested positive for Legionnaires and 15 people remain hospitalized.

A fourth death has been confirmed in connection to the outbreak.

According to local news, the outbreak now includes 99 reported cases with 17 people hospitalized.

Health officials confirmed the following locations identified as the source points of the outbreak: - NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital, 506 Lenox Ave - BRP Companies, Lafayette Development LLC, 2239 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd - Commonwealth Local Development, 301 West 124th St - CUNY – City College Marshak Science Building, 181 Convent Ave - Harlem Center Condo, 317 Lenox Ave - NYC Economic Development Corporation, 40 West 137th St - NYC Health Department Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, 2238 Fifth Ave - The New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center, 133 Morningside Ave - Wharton Properties, 100 West 125th St (3 of 8 towers)

The health department is comparing DNA from bacteria in cooling towers to DNA from patients to identify a potential match, officials said.

Health inspectors immediately took water samples from all cooling towers in the investigation zone and sent them to the public health lab for testing, officials said. Testing positive for Legionella bacteria does not mean a specific tower has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

" This has been our top priority since we detected the cluster on July, the 25th," said Dr. Michelle Morse, the Acting Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

" While the cluster has been contained, we're still urging New Yorkers who live or work in the affected areas to seek medical attention if you have flu-like symptoms. Our team has boots on the ground here in Harlem, and we'll continue to monitor the situation," Adams said.

Adams said  92 people have been diagnosed with the disease by health experts, while 15 people are currently hospitalized.

“The situation is under control, and DOHMH (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and our entire medical team responded. I really want to thank Harlem Hospital — they have been a real partner as we brought this situation under control. Eleven of the 12 cooling towers that tested positive for this bacteria have been remediated, and the 12th and final cooling tower will have remediation complete by tomorrow,” Adams said.

" I wanted to reassure everyone, the air is safe to breathe and there is no risk to our drinking water or our water supply," MayorAdams said.

Officials provided updates on the outbreak on Thursday.

As of Monday night, 90 cases have been confirmed and 17 are currently hospitalized.

After testing, the infected cooling towers underwent antibacterial treatments, and the city is proposing stricter rules for testing and reporting to prevent further spread.

As of Saturday, 83 cases have been confirmed. Health officials confirmed 11 cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria and being remediated.

The total number of cases has risen to 73 as of Thursday morning.

Mayor Adams says the outbreak has been linked to cooling towers in Central Harlem, with 67 people sickened and three dead. The disease cannot be transmitted person-to-person, and all cooling towers in the area are being inspected.

A third person has died and close to 70 are sick in Harlem’s expanding Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials said on Tuesday.

The NYC Health Department said on Monday that two people have died and 58 have been diagnosed in the ongoing outbreak.

Each year, New York City reports between 200 and 700 cases of the illness. Nationally, cases have climbed steadily over the past 20 years, with a peak in 2018. One of the city’s most significant outbreaks happened in 2015, when more than 100 people became sick and at least 12 died.

Symptoms typically appear two to 14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, confusion, nausea, or diarrhea. However, most healthy individuals exposed to Legionella do not get sick.

According to the CDC, Legionnaires’ disease is treatable with antibiotics, but it can be dangerous if left untreated.

Building owners with contaminated towers have been ordered to disinfect them within 24 hours and report back to the health department.

Health officials say they’ve tested building cooling towers in Central Harlem for Legionella, the bacteria behind the disease, a severe form of pneumonia that spreads through inhaled water vapor from contaminated sources. The bacteria thrive in warm water systems, such as those in cooling towers.

“Anyone with flu-like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon as possible," Dr. Toni Eyssallenne, deputy chief medical officer at the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, said in a statement. “Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin.”

City health officials did not provide specific information on the person who died.

As of Thursday, there are 22 confirmed cases in five zip codes. The following zip codes are affected: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.

One person has died and more than 20 others have fallen ill amid an ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, according to New York City health officials.

Incident reported at Central Harlem.