Second death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
Summary
Two people have died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City’s Upper East Side, and 72 people have become sick. Health officials are testing cooling towers on buildings and believe the source of the bacteria has likely been removed, as new cases are decreasing.Key Facts
- Two deaths have been reported in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
- A total of 72 people have been infected.
- The first death was announced on Friday, the second on Saturday.
- Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria that grow in warm, still water.
- Officials are testing cooling towers used in large buildings, as these can harbor the bacteria.
- Property owners must clean and disinfect cooling towers if tests show bacteria.
- New case numbers are going down, suggesting the source of bacteria exposure may be gone.
- About 10% of people who get Legionnaires' disease die from it, according to the CDC.
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