The last of 12 cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria currently spawning a Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem is being remediated Friday, with officials hoping containment efforts will help prevent another death. Four people have died as a …

A second person has now died and more than 50 people have fallen ill as part of a growing Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem, New York City health officials reported Monday. The disease was initially detected on July 25; since then, two people have died …

The potentially fatal lung infection is spread through infected water droplets, particularly in warm locations Holidaymakers heading abroad this summer are being urged to pack one thing into their suitcases as a Brit was struck down by Legionnaires' …

Sailing away at sea on a cruise ship is one of the most sought-after ways to unwind. Many cruisers treat themselves to a luxury suite with a private balcony hot tub, offering peace, privacy, and a break from the crowded (and supposedly dirtier) tubs on …

For the second time this year, Royal Caribbean has issued a warning over Legionnaires’ Disease. Back in January, a warning was issued by Royal Caribbean after two guests were diagnosed with the illness. Royal Caribbean sent out a letter notifying …

By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 10:50 EDT, 27 May 2025 | Updated: 10:50 EDT, 27 May 2025 Whether it's watching the sun set over the horizon, waking up in a new port every day or tucking into a hearty buffet each evening, cruise holidays are generally an …

Health experts have reminded British holidaymakers of the risks of contracting a serious infection while on board cruise ships as millions book their getaways for the year. In October, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said its …

Public hot tubs on cruise ships might gross some people out, but paying for a private spa may not actually reduce exposure to dangerous, water-dwelling pathogens. A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that hot tubs …

Private hot tubs on two cruise ships have been linked to outbreaks of a bacterial lung infection known as legionnaires’ disease, which is a “serious pneumonia,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. On Oct. 24, the CDC warned …

Hot tubs aboard a cruise ship have been linked to outbreaks of a bacterial disease, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. Between November 2022 and April 2024, eight cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported on a …