City says government buildings among sources of Legionnaires’ outbreak that killed 4 | NYGazet

Twelve towers in Central Harlem tested positive for the bacteria. Ninety-nine people have been sickened and four have died.

By law, building owners are required to test for the presence of Legionella bacteria every three months. While the city is not required to regularly inspect cooling towers, health department spokesperson Chantal Gomez said the agency aims to inspect ... [4553 chars]