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NYC Legionnaires Outbreak Explained: How Cooling Towers Spread This Deadly Pneumonia

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 by Health Editor

If you’ve scrolled through the news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines about a legionnaires disease NYC outbreak 2026 happening right on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. And if you’re like most people, your first reaction was probably: “Wait, is this from air conditioners? Should I be worried?” Good news first: no, it’s not your window AC … Read more

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