A Dangerous New York Disease Outbreak Keeps Growing

Over 20 New Yorkers are in the hospital; many are in the ICU in critical condition.

The cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in New York continues to rise. Health officials say there are now 28 individual cases connected to the outbreak.

What Is Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe, potentially life-threatening type of pneumonia, which is caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria.

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