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Bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease found at 76 buildings, NYC health commissioner says

By Big New York · 07/15/2026 · Updated 07/15/2026
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Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin confirmed Legionella bacteria has been detected at 76 buildings, up from 31 as of Monday,.

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Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin confirmed Legionella bacteria has been detected at 76 buildings, up from 31 as of Monday,.

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