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Legionnaires' Outbreak Claims Fourth Life in City
21 Jul
Summary
- A fourth person has died from Legionnaires' disease in the city.
- The outbreak is linked to cooling towers in 31 different buildings.
- Authorities have ordered deep cleaning and disinfection of affected towers.
A deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has resulted in a fourth fatality, bringing the total reported cases to 76. The city's Health Department has identified a series of cooling towers across 31 buildings as the source of the outbreak. As a result, authorities have mandated a thorough cleaning and disinfection of these towers to mitigate further spread.
The disease, caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria, can lead to severe pneumonia. Symptoms typically appear two to fourteen days after exposure and include fever, shortness of breath, and cough. While most exposed individuals do not fall ill, the infection can be fatal. The city's last major Legionnaires' outbreak occurred in August 2025, which saw over 100 cases and seven deaths.
