The current outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease — the second largest in New York City history — may have its origins in two city-run buildings, including Harlem Hospital, sources familiar with the matter tell the Daily News.
The outbreak , which killed its seventh victim on Thursday, has been traced to the two buildings in uptown Manhattan — Harlem Hospital and a building leased by the city’s Economic Development Corporation are being eyed in the outbreak , which killed its seventh victim on Thursday, The News has learned.
Other sources are possible as well.
The mayor’s office declined immediate comment but said a briefing is planned for later this morning.
Earlier this week, PIX11 reported that the Legionella bacteria responsible for the disease was found at an FDNY Emergency