Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak on the Upper East Side: Cooling Towers Cleared. A recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on New York City's Upper East Side has prompted swift action from local officials. According to recent reports, all buildings linked to the outbreak have completed cleaning their cooling towers, a key measure in preventing the spread of the disease. The outbreak, which has left several individuals infected, has sparked concerns about the safety of the area's water systems. With the cooling towers now cleaned, officials are breathing a sigh of relief, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining proper water treatment and cooling systems to prevent such outbreaks in the future.
All Upper East Side buildings linked to Legionnaires' disease have cleaned cooling towers, officials say CBS News
