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Legionnaires' disease, Harlem and the outbreak

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6th Legionnaires' disease death reported in Harlem outbreak as another lawsuit is planned
Another person sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has died. This is the sixth death reported in connection to the outbreak, which was first reported July 25. As of Thursday, there have been 111 confirmed cases and seven people are currently hospitalized.

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How does Legionnaires’ disease spread? What to know about NYC outbreak
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Sixth death tied to Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem
Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111
New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment, health authorities...

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Man seeking $1M over Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak: Lawyer
Crump, Sharpton announce lawsuits over Harlem’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak
New lawsuits emerge from Legionnaires’ outbreak
Ben Crump noted, “It goes beyond a lawsuit. It’s about effecting change. 12 locations tested positive only in Harlem.

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Lawsuits begin after Legionnaires outbreak tears through New York City: ‘It’s completely preventable’
Toxic vapor kills fifth person in New York City

Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111

New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment.

Harlem Hospital’s cooling towers sparked deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, Rev. Al Sharpton charges — as locals blame NYC-owned buildings

Rainwater left untreated in cooling towers atop city-owned Harlem Hospital fueled the Big Apple’s deadliest Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in a decade, the Rev. Al Sharpton charged Tuesday.

Legionnaires' disease hospitalizations tick up as NYC officials report 4th death

The last of 12 cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria currently spawning a Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem is being remediated Friday, with officials hoping containment efforts will help prevent another death.

NYC Legionnaires’ disease cases rise to 90 as city health officials propose new cooling tower regulations

Health officials in New York City say an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 90 cases, including three deaths.
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Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Worsens as Former NY Governor Cuomo Calls for State Probe into NYC Health Department's Response

A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent probe into the city's handling of the crisis.
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