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Legionnaires' outbreak: First death reported in connection to Upper East Side cluster
ABC7 New York • • health
Key Points:
- New York City health officials confirmed the first death linked to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 67 diagnosed cases and 12 hospitalizations reported.
- The outbreak is connected to Legionella bacteria found in cooling towers, prompting the city to order 76 buildings to clean their cooling towers as part of containment efforts.
- Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin expressed condolences to the deceased's family while maintaining privacy, and City Council Speaker Julie Menin emphasized the community's need to stay focused on health and safety.
- Officials urge anyone experiencing pneumonia-like symptoms to seek medical attention promptly amid the ongoing public health concern.
