NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side

Key Points:

• A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases, affecting ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075, including Yorkville and Carnegie Hill.
• Health officials urge anyone who spent time along the east side of Central Park between East 76th Street and East 97th Street to watch for flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, chills, and muscle aches.
• The source of the outbreak remains under investigation, with cooling towers in the affected area being tested as a potential source, though no specific source has yet been identified.
• New York City officials emphasize that the outbreak is not linked to building plumbing or indoor air conditioning units, and residents can safely use tap water and AC at home.
• Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and advise anyone experiencing symptoms who has been in the area since late June to seek medical attention promptly.