Second death reported in New York City legionnaires’ outbreak
Health officials said a second person has died in the city’s legionnaires’ disease cluster and that the likely source has probably been removed.
New York City health officials said Saturday that a second person has died in a legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has affected dozens of residents. The department also said it believes the source of the bacteria has likely been eliminated.
The city gave no details about the person who died, including age, identity or when they became ill. Officials had already announced the first death on Friday in the same outbreak.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria, which can spread through contaminated water systems. The outbreak has been centered on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, according to city officials.
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