A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has plagued New York City for months appears to be slowing down, thanks in part to a concerted effort by city officials to clean cooling towers. The bacterial infection, which is typically spread through contaminated water vapor, has claimed several lives and infected dozens of others since its discovery in July 2023. Despite the progress made, health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and continue taking precautions to avoid exposure. As city workers continue to clean and disinfect cooling towers across the five boroughs, residents are waiting to see if the outbreak will finally be brought under control.
Legionnaires' outbreak slows as NYC continues cleaning cooling towers Spectrum News NY1
