Legionnaires’ outbreak in the South Bronx: What residents should know about symptoms, exposure and treatment
New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of nine Legionnaires’ disease cases identified in the South Bronx. Individuals who have lived, worked, or visited the area since late August are urged to monitor for symptoms and seek immediate medical care if they become ill. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is currently working to track the source of the outbreak and ensure public safety.
As the city continues investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx, health officials are urging anyone who lives, works or has visited the affected area since late August to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if they become sick. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified nine cases connected… Read More
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