Legionnaires cluster emerging on Upper East Side, NYC officials say

Two People on the Upper East Side have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced on Thursday. The NYC Health Department is currently investigating this community cluster, according to health officials.

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