Harlem, Legionnaires' disease and NYC
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ABC7 New York on MSNFinal cooling tower in Harlem Legionnaires' cluster remediated amid 4th death
All 12 cooling towers in Central Harlem that tested culture positive for live Legionella bacteria have been fully drained, cleaned, and disinfected.
Adults who have been in the affected area since late July with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough or difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention, health officials say.
Harlem faces a Legionnaires' disease outbreak alongside steep Medicaid cuts, causing concern for health support and funding among residents and local organizations.