South Bronx Legionnaires' cluster confirmed with 1 death, 5 sickened
1 Sep 10 5:00 PM · 13d ago · 15 articles · 7 posts · 4 sources · development 1 of 2
NYC Health Commissioner Alister Martin announced a new cluster of Legionnaires' disease in the Melrose and Morrisania neighborhoods of the South Bronx (ZIP codes 10451 and 10456). One person has died and four others were diagnosed in connection with the cluster, with health officials awaiting confirmatory results for additional potential cases.
“Right now, our main message is simple. Any New Yorker who either lives, works or has recently visited the affected areas should contact a health care provider as soon as possible.”
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first by Gothamist, 13d ago · also NY Post, UPI, ABC7 New York, New York Daily News, The New York Times, The City NY +2
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- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills one and infects others in the South Bronx theguardian.com · 12d ago
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- 1 death, 5 cases as New York City health officials report another Legionnaires' disease cluster - ABC News Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 12d ago
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The disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which can grow in warm water and spread through mist produced by cooling towers
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