6th person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City: Health officials
Summary
A sixth person has died in New York City from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side. Health officials reported at least 90 cases, with no new ones since July 17, and they say they have cleaned the source of the bacteria.Key Facts
- Six people have died during the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City.
- At least 90 people have been infected in this outbreak.
- No new cases have been reported since July 17.
- Six patients remain hospitalized, and 65 have been discharged.
- The disease is caused by breathing in bacteria called Legionella from contaminated water sources.
- Several cooling towers testing positive for Legionella bacteria were cleaned and disinfected.
- The New York City Health Department believes the bacteria source has been eliminated.
- Legionnaires' disease can be serious, especially for people with weak immune systems or lung problems.
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