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Third Death Linked to Upper East Side Legionnaires' Cluster
20 Jul
Summary
- A third person has died from Legionnaires' disease in a New York City cluster.
- Health officials have identified 74 cases of Legionnaires' disease in the Upper East Side.
- Investigators believe the source of exposure has been eliminated.
Tragically, a third person has died in connection with a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side of New York City. Health officials confirmed 74 cases identified as of Sunday, with eight individuals still hospitalized. The Health Department expressed deep sorrow for the family of the latest victim.
Investigators have indicated that no concerning trends have emerged from surveillance data, and they believe the source of exposure has been successfully eliminated. The department continues to inspect cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria.
Residents in ZIP codes 10028, 10075, and 10128 experiencing flu-like symptoms are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical care. The Health Department remains committed to inspecting all relevant cooling towers.
