Fifth person dies in New York City amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City's Upper East Side has resulted in five deaths and 82 confirmed cases. Health officials have traced the source to cooling towers in local buildings and are currently testing systems to prevent further spread.
Legionella pneumophila bacteria, the cause of legionnaires' disease./Science Photo Library Legionella pneumophila bacteria, the cause of legionnaires' disease./Science Photo Library US news Fifth person dies in New York City amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak Outbreak has been traced to Upper East Side cooling towers, but Mamdani believes source of exposure was eliminated
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