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Sixth person dies in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- A sixth person has died from the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, though no new cases have been reported since July 17, indicating the outbreak has significantly slowed.
- A total of 90 people have been infected, with 77 cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria at major city sites including The Met, Guggenheim Museum, a Marriott Hotel, and All Souls Church.
- City officials mandated cleaning and disinfection of all buildings with positive Legionella results, completing required remediations by July 16.
- Six patients remain hospitalized, and health authorities emphasize that Legionnaires’ disease, a severe pneumonia-like illness, is treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early.
- Individuals over 50, smokers, and those with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe complications from the disease.
