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Second Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak

Second Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak

The outbreak, initially detected earlier in July, prompted city health alerts.

Cooling towers were inspected and the source likely removed.

The disease, caused by Legionella bacteria, leads to severe pneumonia.

Officials stress that risk to the public is low but urge anyone with symptoms to seek care.

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New York City
Most populous city in the United States
Manhattan
Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Upper East Side
Neighborhood in Manhattan
Legionnaires' disease
Infectious disease characterized by severe form of infection producing pneumonia
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Department of the government of New York City