What to know about Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem
What to know about Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem
Dozens of people in Harlem, New York, have been impacted by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Two people have died. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem. It correctly states that two people have died. The article appears to be slightly biased towards informing the public about the health risks.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Dozens of people in Harlem, New York, have been impacted by an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.
- Verification Source #2: Officials say 58 people have been diagnosed since July 25.
- Verification Source #3: 2 dead and at least 58 sick from growing Legionnaires' disease cluster in Harlem
- Verification Source #4: The NYC Health Department is currently investigating a community cluster of 67 cases of Legionnaires' disease
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm the outbreak and the number of people affected is more than 'dozens'.
- Claim: Two people have died.
- Verification Source #2: Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem leads to 2nd death
- Verification Source #3: 2 dead and at least 58 sick from growing Legionnaires' disease cluster in Harlem
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm two deaths.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: Officials say 58 people have been diagnosed since July 25, and 21 cases were serious enough to lead
- Source 3: 2 dead and at least 58 sick from growing Legionnaires' disease cluster in Harlem
- Source 4: The NYC Health Department is currently investigating a community cluster of 67 cases of Legionnaires' disease