3rd person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City
Summary
A third person has died from Legionnaires’ disease in New York City amid a cluster of cases on the Upper East Side. At least 74 people have been infected, and eight are still in the hospital, according to the New York City Health Department.Key Facts
- The third death occurred in the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side neighborhoods of New York City.
- At least 74 cases have been confirmed, with eight people currently hospitalized.
- Health officials advise anyone in the affected zip codes (10028, 10075, 10128) who develop flu-like symptoms to seek medical care.
- Legionnaires’ disease is caused by inhaling water droplets carrying Legionella bacteria, which typically grow in warm water sources like cooling towers and plumbing systems.
- The bacteria do not usually spread from person to person.
- The city believes it has likely eliminated the source of the bacteria and continues to inspect cooling towers that tested positive.
- Symptoms can take up to 14 days to appear after exposure.
- Legionnaires’ disease has been increasing in the US over the last decade, with a peak in 2018 and a rebound after a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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