New York hospital under investigation for potential Legionella cases

New York health officials are investigating potential Legionella exposure Dec. 23, at Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, according to 4 NBC New York.

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The hospital has restricted its water use to prevent additional cases, Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital stated via a news release.

“The department will continue to work with the hospital to ensure patient safety,” the news release stated.

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