NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has now infected nearly 20 people – some hospitalized in critical condition

Fuente: New York Post

Nearly 20 people have now been sickened by Legionnaires’ disease in the ongoing outbreak on the Upper East Side — including some currently hospitalized, according to city health officials. The Department of Health said 18 people tested positive for the pneumonia-like illness, after previously reporting 14 cases on Sunday — a nearly sevenfold increase from when the first two diagnoses were announced July 2. “We’re tracking 18 patients so far, and what I can say right now is that many of them are hospitalized at this moment,” Health Commissioner Dr.