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Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers

Health officials are responding to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side after 31 buildings tested positive for bacteria.

By · Published July 13, 2026  04:46 UTC · Updated July 13, 2026  15:39 UTC

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Thirty-one buildings on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, including the Guggenheim Museum, tested positive for Legionella bacteria. The outbreak led officials to identify these specific sites as they provided information on symptoms, spread, and prevention.

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  • Primary Driver: Health officials are responding to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side after 31 buildings tested positive for bacteria.
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Legionella bacteria have been detected at 31 sites on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The Guggenheim Museum is among the affected addresses, with reports specifically identifying the bacteria in the museum's cooling tower.

Coverage from the New York Post, NBC New York, Gothamist, and the New York Daily News emphasizes the scale of the infection across the neighborhood. ABC7 New York and PIX11 are focusing on public guidance regarding symptoms, spread, prevention, and the list of positive sites.

Further updates are expected as officials continue to identify and manage the addresses linked to the outbreak.

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How many buildings have tested positive for Legionella?

31 buildings on Manhattan's Upper East Side have tested positive.

Which prominent institution is among the infected sites?

The Guggenheim Museum is one of the sites where bacteria were found, specifically in its cooling tower.

Where is the outbreak located?

The outbreak is centered in the Upper East Side of New York City.

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