Event Brief
NYC warns Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ rise
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Summary: NYC health officials say a Legionnaires’ outbreak grew to 14 cases and urge Central Park visitors to watch for symptoms.
WHO: NYC health officials
WHAT: Issued a warning to people who spent time along Central Park’s east side to watch for flu-like symptoms after a Legionnaires’ outbreak grew.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 9:19 PM ET
WHERE: Central Park (east side between East 76th Street and East 97th Street), Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City
WHY: The Legionnaires’ outbreak has grown to 14 confirmed cases tied to Upper East Side ZIP codes.
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