Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC growing in Harlem
At least three people have died and 70 have become sick amid the outbreak in Central Harlem. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has what residents need to know.
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At least three people have died and 70 have become sick amid the outbreak in Central Harlem. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has what residents need to know.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC is now blamed for a third death and continues to spread. CBS News New York spoke with one doctor who explained anyone can be diagnosed with the disease, and some people are more at risk.
What happens if you come in contact with listeria, and what should you do if you have deli meats in your fridge? Dr. Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
The health department warns people against bathing at 18 beaches -- 14 on the county's North Shore and four on the South Shore.
They say the water could have high levels of bacteria, following the recent heavy rainfall.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
