A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that had been causing concern on New York City's Upper East Side has finally come to an end, according to city officials. The outbreak, which was linked to a contaminated cooling tower at a residential building, had left several residents hospitalized and raised questions about the city's response to the outbreak. Despite initial concerns that the outbreak could spread to other areas of the city, officials say that no new cases have been reported in recent weeks, indicating that the outbreak has been successfully contained. The city's response to the outbreak is likely to be closely scrutinized in the coming days, as officials look to prevent similar outbreaks from occurring in the future.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak on Upper East Side Is Over, N.Y.C. Officials Say The New York Times
