Zohran Mamdani: “Due to the aggressive strategy of early testing…”

“We have also instructed cooling tower operators across the city to strictly follow summertime requirements that call for increased use of biocides to kill Legionella bacteria. Due to the aggressive strategy of early testing, enforcement, and remediation, we believe that we have now eliminated the source of exposure. Regardless, we are continuing to inspect cooling towers and will aggressively enforce our public health laws. We will not rest until each and every New Yorker is safe.” (37:14–37:22)

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