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New York Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reaches 46 Cases; Water Systems Tested

New York Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reaches 46 Cases; Water Systems Tested

BBC News reports 46 infections from breathing mist from bacteria‑filled water coolers on the Upper East Side. Officials are testing water towers and advising residents with flu‑like symptoms to seek medical attention.

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Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers