"New York City has declared the deadly legionnaires' disease outbreak in central Harlem over, nearly three weeks since it began. On Friday, city health officials announced that there have been no new cases among residents who live or work in the area since 9 August. As of Friday, there have been 114 cases of legionnaires' disease, with 90 people hospitalized six of those remaining in hospital and seven deaths."
"The disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by the legionella bacteria which can be spread from water systems and devices to people. Such water systems include shower heads, sink faucets, hot tubs, decorative fountains, large plumbing systems and cooling towers. Following an investigation, health officials were able to trace the bacteria back to cooling towers atop the city-run Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site overseen by the city."
New York City declared the legionnaires' disease outbreak in central Harlem over after no new cases among area residents or workers since 9 August. There were 114 confirmed cases, 90 hospitalizations with six still hospitalized, and seven deaths. Health investigators traced the legionella bacteria to cooling towers atop the city-run Harlem Hospital and a nearby city construction site. Legionnaires' disease is a severe pneumonia caused by legionella that spreads via contaminated water systems and mist or by aspiration. Mayor Eric Adams said residents and visitors are no longer at increased risk and urged improvements in detection and response to future clusters.
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