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NYC proposes stricter rules to combat Legionnaires’ disease as Harlem outbreak sparks concerns
New York City will launch stricter rules for cooling towers after one of the worst Legionnaires’ outbreaks in years broke out ...
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City Hall walks back mayor’s claim that HIPAA protects buildings with Legionella
The Health Department has detected Legionella in at least 11 cooling towers, and those building owners have performed the ...
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Three Deaths, 67 People in NYC Diagnosed With Legionnaires’ Disease
HealthDay News — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has infected 67 people and caused three deaths, health officials say. The cases have been reported in Central Harlem. Officials ...
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European leaders rally behind Ukraine
European nations have rallied behind Ukraine, saying peace in the war-torn nation can’t be resolved without Kyiv, ahead of an upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir ...
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Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds, COVID-19 and more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European nations have rallied behind Ukraine, saying peace in the war-torn nation can’t be resolved ...
Legionella outbreak puts facility managers on front lines
The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease thrives in warm water, so improperly cleaned HVAC systems can spread ...
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A recent common cold may nearly halve risk of COVID-19, study suggests
Among COVID-infected participants, recent rhinovirus infection was tied to a 9.6-fold lower SARS-CoV-2 viral load, or amount ...