First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67
New York City health officials announced Friday that the first person has died in connection with a growing Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side as the number of confirmed infections continued to rise."I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease community cluster on the Upper East Side," New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Martin said in a statement."My deepest condolences are with their loved ones, and out of respect to their personal privacy, we will not be releasing any additional information on the individual."NYC HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN CENTRAL PARK VISITORS AFTER LEGIONNAIRES’ OUTBREAK GROWS ON UPPER EAST SIDEThe death comes as the outbreak has sickened 67 people as of Thursday night, up from 63 cases reported a day earlier.
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New York City health officials announced Friday that the first person has died in connection with a growing Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side as the number of confirmed infections continued to rise."I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease community cluster on the Upper East Side," New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Martin said in a statement."My deepest condolences are with their loved ones, and out of respect to their personal privacy, we will not be releasing any additional information on the individual."NYC HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN CENTRAL PARK VISITORS AFTER LEGIONNAIRES’ OUTBREAK GROWS ON UPPER EAST SIDEThe death comes as the outbreak has sickened 67 people as of Thursday night, up from 63 cases reported a day earlier. Twelve people remain hospitalized, according to city health officials.Investigators are tracing the outbreak to Legionella pneumophila bacteria found in 76 cooling towers across the Upper East Side and one on the Upper West Side. Buildings that tested positive, including the Solomon R.
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- New York City health officials announced Friday that the first person has died in connection with a growing Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side as the number of confirmed infections continued to rise."I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease community cluster on the Upper East Side," New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Martin said in a statement."My deepest condolences are with their loved ones, and out of respect to their personal privacy, we will not be releasing any additional information on the individual."NYC HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN CENTRAL PARK VISITORS AFTER LEGIONNAIRES’ OUTBREAK GROWS ON UPPER EAST SIDEThe death comes as the outbreak has sickened 67 people as of Thursday night, up from 63 cases reported a day earlier.
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