NYC Outbreak Alert: One Dead, 22 Sick from Legionnaires’ Disease in Harlem⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: THINKTANK⁠ ⁠ New York City health officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of #Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem that has already claimed one life and left at least 22 others sick.⁠ ⁠ The NYC Department of Health confirmed that the cluster of cases is concentrated within five zip codes—10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039. Residents and workers in these areas are being urged to seek medical attention if they experience flu-like symptoms, such as fever, coughing, headaches, or shortness of breath.⁠ ⁠ Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling mist contaminated with Legionella bacteria. While it’s not contagious and the general risk remains low, individuals over 50, smokers, or those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.⁠ ⁠ Officials believe the bacteria stem from a cooling tower in the neighborhood—systems commonly found atop buildings that release...