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Here's what we know about the 5 ZIP codes affected by NYC's Legionnaires' outbreak

It's been a constant point of tension for many of the residents in the areas affected by this summer's outbreak of ...

Donna Jobling contracted the lung infection while staying at the Sergios Hotel

Mrs Jobling was in an induced coma in an intensive care unit at Venizeleio Hospital for two weeks. She was flown home to the ...

Deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in low-income neighborhoods of New York City

Inadequate inspections by the city and poor regulatory compliance by landlords have again caused a deadly outbreak of ...
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Low levels of bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease found in water at Berks government facility

The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease was detected in the water at a Berks County government building for the second ...

Harlem legionnaires’ disease outbreak up to 90 cases, 15 hospitalized

Three people in central Harlem have already died from legionnaires’ disease, according to the NYC Health Department.

Study: Store-bought coffee has some contaminants but remains safe

The Clean Label Project tested store-bought coffee and found it is mostly free of harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, ...

First drug to treat bronchiectasis lung condition approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Insmed's daily bronchiectasis pill, brensocatib, which will be sold under ...
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Update: NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Grows to 90 Cases; 3 Deaths Reported

HealthDay News — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has now sickened 90 people and caused three deaths, New York City health officials said Tuesday. The update comes just a few days ...