5th person dies in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
Investigators are still searching for the source as 76 people have been confirmed sick and buildings with cooling towers undergo disinfection.
- A fourth person has died amid an ongoing Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, bringing the total to at least 76 identified cases, the New York City Health Department announced.
- Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria, typically spreads through contaminated cooling towers. The New York City Health Department believes it has now eliminated the source.
- Officials advise residents in ZIP codes 10028, 10075, and 10128 to seek medical care if flu-like symptoms develop, as "disease symptoms can appear up to 14 days after exposure." Seven people remain hospitalized; 53 have been discharged.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani reassured New Yorkers that tap water and air conditioning remain safe, stating, "Regardless, we will continue to inspect cooling towers and aggressively enforce health laws."
- Last year, an outbreak in Harlem sickened more than 100 people and killed seven. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that while treatable, 10% of people die due to complications from this illness.
84 Articles
84 Articles
Fifth Death Confirmed in NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak.
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has claimed its fifth life, with at least 72 people infected and health officials still investigating the source.PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A fifth person has died in New York City‘s Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which has sickened at least 72 people over the past month. Health officials continue investigating the source of the infection, and eight people remain hospitalized, while 56 have bee…
In a retirement home in Tegel there is an outbreak. Residents had to go to the hospital, the cause of death is investigated.
5th person dies after mysterious disease outbreak in New York City...
A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said Tuesday night. The New York City Health Department said it has confirmed the presence of the bacteria in 34 cooling towers in 33 buildings, all of which are being cleaned. Officials still haven’t identified the source of the bacteria that has sickened more than six dozen people in the last month. No new patients have come forward with symptoms in …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
