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NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side
Monday, July 6, 2026
The New York City Department of Health identified cases of Legionnaires' disease in the Upper East Side area near Central Park. Residents and recent visitors to the affected ZIP codes are advised to seek medical care if they develop symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The department is investigating the source of the outbreak.
