New York City declared a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem over after nearly three weeks. 114 cases resulted in 7 deaths and 90 hospitalizations. The source was traced to cooling towers at Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site. Following an investigation, all affected facilities were disinfected. The city is implementing new measures to prevent future outbreaks, including more frequent cooling tower inspections and increased testing.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.