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Five Dead in NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Five Dead in NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak

A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, with officials still unable to find the source that has sickened more than six dozen people.

The outbreak has persisted over the past month.

Health authorities continue to investigate the source of the contamination.

The cluster of cases has raised concerns about water system safety across the city.

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New York City
Most populous city in the United States
Legionnaires' disease
Infectious disease characterized by severe form of infection producing pneumonia