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Third person has died, 67 sickened from Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem

Adults who have been in the affected area since late July with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough or difficulty breathing should ...

What is Legionnaires’ disease?

As the number of known cases of Legionnaires’ disease continues to climb in New York City, health officials are urging ...

3 dead and at least 67 sick from growing Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City

Three people have died and at least 67 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in a cluster that broke out in ...

Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens Over 60 in New York. Here’s What to Know.

The cases are most likely linked to a cooling tower in central Harlem, health officials said. At least 58 people have fallen ...

Legionnaires’ disease: What it is, and how to prevent it

An outbreak in New York City has resulted in two deaths. While there are no recent cases indicating an outbreak in California ...

Are there any current cases of Legionnaires’ in Florida? No, but it does come every year

There aren’t any current reports of Legionnaires' disease in Florida now, but the state sees hundreds of cases of it each ...
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Understanding Legionnaires' Disease, the Source of One of the 20th Century’s Worst Medical Tragedies

Where did Legionnaires' disease come from? You may be surprised to learn that the name of the disease hints at its ...