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The Legionnaires’ outbreak in Philly 50 years ago led to months of mystery — and gave the disease its name

inquirer.com · 10d

The Legionnaires’ outbreak in Philly 50 years ago led to months of mystery — and gave the disease its name

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For more than half a year, local and federal health authorities were unable to determine what had killed American Legion members who attended a convention at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel.

First report: 7th death confirmed in Manhattan Legionnaires' outbreak, matching total from 2025 outbreak nbcnewyork.com, 12d

The coverage

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  2. Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Outbreak is Quelled, Health Commissioner Says

    thecity.nyc · 11d

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