What is Legionnaires’ disease? Complete list of New York City buildings related to the pandemic, including the Guggenheim Museum
Officials revealed that the Guggenheim Museum is one of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side where the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease have been detected.
this museumThe owners of 1071 Fifth Avenue and 18 other properties have cleaned and disinfected the contaminated water cooling towers, according to the city Health Department, which identified all of the infected properties on Friday.
Guggenheim says there is no risk and cleaning work has been completed
Twelve other buildings were ordered to complete deep cleaning by Saturday to eliminate Legionella. The health department said the Guggenheim, which receives an average of 1,100 visitors a day, has not been ordered to close at any time. The museum told The Washington Post on Saturday that it took immediate remedial measures after learning of the presence of Legionella.
“The city has confirmed that no additional action is required at this time and there is no risk to anyone inside the building,” a Guggenheim spokesman said, adding that the museum conducts cooling tower testing and treatment on a monthly basis. “The safety of our employees and the public is a top priority and we will continue to follow all city guidelines.”
Since late June, the city has issued a blanket warning to anyone who lives, works or has visited an infected community to contact a health care provider immediately if they develop flu-like symptoms, the New York Post reported.
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How many cases are there?
At least 46 people have reportedly been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, 22 of whom are still hospitalized, some in intensive care units. new york post.
new york city Health Commissioner Alister Martin said bacteria had been detected in 31 towers, 19 of which had been disinfected.
“We’re looking at putting 160 cooling towers in the area, and we’re not going to wait,” Martin said at City Hall this week. British Broadcasting Corporation.
List of infected buildings
- 180 East End Avenue
- 1750 York Avenue
- 1660 Second Avenue
- 1438 Third Avenue
- 1511 Third Avenue
- 1551 Third Avenue
- 1071 Fifth Avenue
- 1080 Fifth Avenue
- 1001 Fifth Avenue
- 240 East 82nd Street
- 8 East 83rd Street
- 145 East 84th Street
- 117 East 85th Street
- 125 East 87th Street
- 152 East 87th Street
- 120 East 87th Street
- 501 East 87th Street
- 168 East 88th Street
- 160 East 88th Street
- 1875 Second Avenue
- 1110 Fifth Avenue
- 153 East 78th Street
- 135 East 79th Street
- 300 East 79th Street
- 238 East 81st Street
- 160 East 84th Street
- 114 East 85th Street
- 401 East 88th Street
- 333 East 91st Street
- 354 East 91st Street
- 312 East 95th Street
What is Legionnaires’ disease and how is it spread?
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, a bacteria that grows in warm water and spreads through building water systems, the Associated Press reported. This bacteria can be found in places like cooling towers, shower heads, and hot tubs.
People usually become infected after inhaling contaminated water droplets.
According to the BBC, the current outbreak on the Upper East Side is linked to cooling towers of large buildings, where bacteria can grow and spread through water mist.
What are the symptoms and who is most at risk?
according to CDC, symptom Usually appears two days to two weeks after exposure. They include: cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, shortness of breath.
People 50 or older, people who smoke or vape, people with chronic lung disease and people with weakened immune systems are reportedly at higher risk.
About 1 in 10 people with Legionnaires’ disease die from complications. About a quarter of people who contract the disease in a health care setting die.
this World Health Organization says untreated Legionnaires’ disease usually worsens within the first week and can lead to respiratory failure, shock, kidney failure or multiple organ failure.
