Map Reveals Legionnaires' Disease Hotspots as Third Death Confirmed in NYC
Summary
New York City health officials confirmed three deaths and 74 cases in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Authorities identified contaminated cooling towers as the likely source and assured residents that tap water is safe to use.Key Facts
- The outbreak is centered in three Upper East Side ZIP codes: 10028, 10128, and 10075.
- Eight people have been hospitalized due to this outbreak as of July 19.
- More than 30 cooling towers tested positive for Legionella bacteria, which causes Legionnaires' disease.
- Owners of these towers were ordered to clean and disinfect them immediately.
- Legionnaires' disease is caught by breathing in mist contaminated with Legionella bacteria, not by drinking water.
- Symptoms include fever, cough, muscle aches, and sometimes headaches or confusion.
- People over 50, smokers, and those with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
- The disease can be treated with antibiotics if caught early, but about 10% of patients die due to complications.
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