South Bronx Legionnaires’ outbreak reaches 14 cases, 2 deaths as residents voice concerns at town hall
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the South Bronx has resulted in 14 confirmed cases and two deaths. City health officials are investigating cooling towers in two zip codes as the potential source. The NYC Department of Health held a town hall on Sept. 15 to address resident concerns regarding the situation.
There have now been 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, one hospitalization and two deaths in the South Bronx, as city officials continue investigating an outbreak linked to cooling towers in two South Bronx zip codes. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene hosted a town hall at Metropolitan College on Sept. 15…
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