"Mysterious Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Spreads on NYC's Upper East Side. A growing concern has emerged in New York City as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side has risen to 18, according to the latest update from the New York City Health Department. The bacterial infection, typically associated with exposure to contaminated water, has left health officials scrambling to identify the source of the outbreak. As the city's residents and visitors continue to navigate the area, the Health Department is urging vigilance in reporting any potential cases, sparking fears of a larger outbreak in one of the city's most densely populated neighborhoods."
The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 18 cases, the New York City Health Department confirmed Monday.
