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Langston Hughes Apartments Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 9, 2024

A public housing complex located in Brownsville, near Brooklyn is under investigation after two Legionnaires’ disease cases were linked to two buildings. They are looking into the water system to determine the source of the illnesses. New York Health provides… read more

Source Found! Elmira Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 7, 2019

The mystery has been unraveled. The New York State Department of Health has found the source of Legionnaires’ disease in the Elmira Legionnaires Outbreak. The outbreak has been linked to a local business – Elmira Heat Treating. About the Elmira… read more

Drew Hamilton House — Legionnaires Disease Returns to Harlem

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 7, 2019

A 734 housing unit in Harlem is being tested for Legionella bacteria. New York’s Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires disease outbreak at Drew Hamilton House, located on Frederick Douglas Blvd. The DOHMH’s public notification protocol for Legionnaires’ disease… read more

Harlem NYCHA Building Undergoes Legionnaires Testing

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | July 20, 2019

The Health Department is evaluating water system at a NYCHA apartment building in Harlem. According to health officials, 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported at Drew-Hamilton houses on Frederick Douglass Boulevard within the past year. Could this be… read more

Manhattan Plaza Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak?

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2019

According to CBS news, two residents of Manhattan Plaza, 400 West 43rd Street, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.  People ages 50 and older, with chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to Legionnaires’ disease. Here’s what… read more