The New York City (NYC) Health Department is currently responding to a cluster of individuals with Legionnaires’ disease in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods on Manhattan's Upper East Side (impacted ZIP codes: 10028, 10128).
Officials report two confirmed cases, no deaths, and additional suspected cases that are pending confirmation through July 2.
Legionnaires’ disease follows a seasonal pattern in NYC, with an increased number of cases reported from June to October each year.
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Clinical suspicion of Legionnaires’ disease should be elevated for individuals presenting with pneumonia, especially if they report residing in or visiting the above ZIP codes, recent travel, recent inpatient care at a healthcare facility, recent exposure to hot tubs, or if the person lives in a congregate setting such as a long-term care facility. People at higher risk for Legionnaires’ disease include those who are 50 years or older, current or former smokers, and people with chronic lung disease, immunocompromising conditions, systemic malignancy, or comorbid conditions such as diabetes or renal/hepatic failure.