Legionella

What is the Connection Between Legionnaires’ Disease and Cooling Towers?

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 14, 2026

The Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has been linked to buildings’ cooling towers, but what is the connection between Legionnaires’ disease and cooling towers? This Legionnaires’ outbreak is growing every day, despite work toward remediation efforts. In this case,… read more

NYC Health Department Publishes List of Buildings Positive for Legionella

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2026

After surveillance testing prompted by a recent cluster of Legionnaires’ disease illnesses began, the NYC Health Department has finally published the list of buildings positive for Legionella bacteria. The germ responsible for Legionnaires’ disease. Until Friday, investigators had only narrowed… read more

What You Need to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease at Carnegie Hill and Yorkville as Case Counts Rise!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 9, 2026

Those living in the Upper East Side neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville have no doubt heard about the deadly lung infection sweeping their neighborhoods. The New York City Department of Health has sent notices, held town halls, and the… read more

23 People with Legionnaires’ Disease in the Upper East Side, Carnegie and Yorkville Neighborhoods Affected

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 6, 2026

A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side neighborhoods of Carnegie and Yorkville has prompted a New York Department of Health outbreak investigation. Between July 2 and July 6, 2026, cases have increased ten-fold! Since discovery of initial… read more

Employee with Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Louis Public Schools Prompts Faculty Reorganization and Remediation Efforts

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 18, 2026

When an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease at St. Louis Public Schools Central Office facility, an investigation into the source was launched. While this investigation unfolded, the Public School system took some proactive measures to reduce additional risk until… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Confirmed at Woodward Hills Rehabilitation

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 15, 2026

Water samples at Woodward Hills Rehabilitation are being analyzed for a dangerous pathogen, Legionella, after a case of Legionnaires’ disease was confirmed at the nursing and rehabilitation facility. Woodward Hills Rehabilitation, located in Bloomfield Hills is an inpatient/outpatient facility offering… read more

Legionella at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Reemerges with Two New Cases

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2026

Two patients have been confirmed with Legionella at Pittsburgh VA. The same germ that killed six patients and sickened 22 others at the same hospital in 2011 and 2012. Serious water contamination was observed during that time. So serious that… read more

Lack of Transparency May Have Left Guests Vulnerable to Legionnaires’ Disease at Howard Johnson By Wyndham Hotel

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 20, 2026

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Howard Johnson By Wyndham hotel has raised concerns about guest notification practices and continued spread of illness as mitigation efforts take place. The situation has been ongoing since April, with several guests reporting Legionnaires’… read more

18 Sick with Legionnaires’ Disease at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara County Public Health Investigates!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 7, 2026

At least 18 cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Kaiser Permanente have been reported to Santa Clara County Public Health. An investigation is underway. Here’s what we know about the situation so far! Legionnaires’ Disease at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara An… read more

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at the Wynn Las Vegas Has Southern Nevada Health District Requesting Guests to Complete Health Survey!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 30, 2026

Following reports of at least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Wynn Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Health District has requested guests recently staying at the hotel to fill out a health survey. Additionally, during follow up Legionella testing,… read more