Legionnaires' outbreak: First death reported in connection to Upper East Side cluster; 67 cases total - ABC7 New York
New York City health officials have confirmed the first death linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side. There are currently 67 confirmed cases, and the city has ordered 76 buildings to clean their cooling towers to contain the bacteria.
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Public health outbreaks in densely populated urban areas require immediate government intervention and community awareness to prevent further loss of life.
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- City health officials have confirmed the first death in connection to the ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side.
New York City's Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin made the announcement on Friday evening.
"I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires' disease community cluster on the Upper East Side," he said. "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."
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