"Outbreak Worsens: Legionnaires' Disease Cluster on the Upper East Side Expands to 18 Cases. New York City's Health Department has confirmed a disturbing escalation in the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, with 18 cases now reported. The mysterious outbreak has left health officials scrambling to identify the source of the contamination and prevent further spread. As the number of cases continues to grow, residents and visitors to the area are left wondering what's behind the sudden surge in cases of this potentially deadly disease."
The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 18 cases, the New York City Health Department confirmed Monday.