"Bacteria-Laden Water Coolers Spread Illness on Manhattan's Upper East Side: A Growing Health Concern. At least 46 people have fallen ill after coming into contact with mist from bacteria-filled water coolers in a Manhattan neighborhood, sparking concerns about the safety of public water sources. The outbreak, centered on the Upper East Side, has left health officials scrambling to identify the source of the contamination and prevent further spread. As the number of infected individuals continues to rise, residents are left wondering if their daily routines, which often involve using office water coolers, may be putting them at risk."
To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
