AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLegionnaires’ Disease (Upper East Side): NYC officials say they’ll release addresses of buildings with cooling towers testing positive for Legionella as the outbreak investigation continues; about 46 people have tested positive and 22 remain hospitalized, with dozens of buildings ordered to drain, clean, and disinfect. Foodborne Illness (Cyclospora): A multi-state surge of cyclosporiasis—“explosive” watery diarrhea—keeps growing, with Michigan reporting nearly 1,000 cases and New York logging hundreds since May; health officials say tracing the source is hard and warn people to watch for symptoms after contaminated food or water. Heat & Worker Safety (NJ): New Jersey is seeing more extreme heat days, and advocates argue that if World Cup organizers can mandate water breaks, the state should do more to protect outdoor workers from heat stroke and death. Water & Beach Safety (LA County): Los Angeles County issued bacteria advisories at popular beaches after heavy crowds and fecal-contamination indicators raised illness risk. PFAS Legal Push (NY): New York AG Letitia James sued major chemical companies over “forever chemicals,” arguing companies hid risks for years. Access to Cancer Care: A new study finds over 50 million Americans live in counties without a radiation oncology clinic, with rural areas hit hardest. Public Health Basics: Orkin’s annual bed bug ranking puts NYC among the worst U.S. cities for infestations.
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