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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Riley Hoffman

Legionnaires’ disease bacteria discovered at Yankee Stadium in New York

  • Legionella bacteria have been detected in a cooling tower at Yankee Stadium, one of 10 structures in the South Bronx to test positive following a cluster of cases.
  • Ten people have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease in the area, resulting in one death and three hospitalisations.
  • Further laboratory tests are under way to determine if the bacteria detected in the towers are live, whilst property owners were ordered to disinfect all affected equipment.
  • The New York Yankees confirmed that the stadium tower was drained and sanitised, adding that no cases have been linked to the venue and no games postponed.
  • Health officials have advised anyone visiting or living in the affected Bronx neighbourhoods since late August to contact a healthcare provider if they experience flu-like symptoms.

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Legionnaires’ disease bacteria found at Yankee Stadium amid deadly Bronx outbreak

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