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Yankee Stadium listed in Legionnaires cluster: Officials

Yankee Stadium listed in Legionnaires cluster: Officials

Summary

A cooling tower at Yankee Stadium tested positive for Legionella bacteria. Officials found 10 cooling towers with this bacteria while looking into an outbreak in the South Bronx.

Key Facts

  • Legionella bacteria were found in 10 cooling towers in the South Bronx.
  • One of the towers is located at Yankee Stadium.
  • The bacteria can cause Legionnaires' disease, a type of lung infection.
  • Officials are investigating the outbreak linked to these cooling towers.
  • The findings came from tests conducted on Sunday.
  • Cooling towers are part of air conditioning systems and can spread bacteria if not properly maintained.
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