The New York City health department has opened an investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease — a form of pneumonia — connected to a Midtown hotel.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.The New York City health department has opened an investigation into cases of Legionnaires' Disease connected to a Midtown hotel.
Most people exposed to the bacteria face a low risk for the disease, but Legionnaires' — a form of pneumonia — is fatal in about one in 10 people. The symptoms present like other kinds of pneumonia, including cough, shortness of breath, fever, muscle aches and headaches. They usually show up between two to 14 days after exposure to the bacteria.
Though Legionnaires' disease is on the rise nationally, New York City has been especially vulnerable because of a certain type of city architecture, said water and food safety attorney Jory Lange. The city health department notified guests and InterContinental employees on June 6, letting them know about the recent infections and how they should protect themselves. Because Legionnaires' can spread easily through water vapor, the department said guests and staff should replace all showers with baths and take extra precautions when dealing with warm water.
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