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Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ Disease Warning Issued for Sydney Residents
As a precautionary measure, the department has organised cooling towers in the area to be disinfected and cleaned.
CDC Gives Update on Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak in California
The CDC released the update on Thursday regarding the outbreak last year.
Transplanted Lungs Potentially Spread Deadly Legionella Infection to Organ Recipients: CDC Study
The individuals received lungs from the same donor who had drowned to death.
Lead Contamination of Flint Water Draws Multiple Lawsuits
One lawsuit seeks to replace lead-leaching water lines at no cost to customers. Another seeks money for thousands of Flint residents who unwittingly drank toxic water. A third complaint has been filed on behalf of people with Legionnaires’ disease.
Will Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Challenge Mayor de Blasio in 2017?
Politicians are known to kiss babies rather than their peers. Tell that, however, to Bronx Borough President Democrat Rubén Díaz.
Why It’s Actually a Good Thing More Legionnaires’ Has Been Found in the Bronx
Thirteen more people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in the Morris Park section of the Bronx. And medical specialists are saying that should be seen as a good thing.
