Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Highlights Systemic Flaws in NYC's Public Health Response The recent death in New York City due to Legionnaires' disease has brought attention to a crisis that has been unfolding on the city's Upper East Side for weeks.
The outbreak, which has infected 67 people and hospitalized dozens, highlights systemic flaws in the way NYC approaches public health emergencies.
Air conditioning systems atop large buildings have long been suspected of contributing to Legionnaires' outbreaks.