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First death in New York Legionnaires' outbreak as cases reach 67
One person has died in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side. Officials announced that the number of cases has risen to 67 and 12 people are being treated in hospital.
The first death has been reported in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak affecting Manhattan's Upper East Side in New York City. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin announced that one person has died in connection with the outbreak.
In a written statement, Martin said, "I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires' disease community cluster on the Upper East Side." It was stated that no further information would be provided about the identity of the deceased due to privacy.
As of Thursday night, the total number of cases had risen to 67. A day earlier, the figure was announced as 63. Officials said 12 people are still being treated in hospital.
As part of the investigation, the Legionella pneumophila bacteria that causes the disease was detected in 76 cooling towers on the Upper East Side and one on the Upper West Side. Buildings that tested positive, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, were ordered to clean and disinfect their cooling towers.
Legionnaires' disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The bacteria occurs naturally in water but can multiply in building water systems such as cooling towers. Officials stressed that the outbreak is not linked to New York's drinking water supply or indoor air conditioning systems.
People who have been in the affected area since late June and are experiencing flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches or headache have been urged to seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after inhaling water droplets containing the bacteria. The disease does not spread from person to person.
The elderly, smokers, people with chronic lung disease or those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 10 people diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease die from complications. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are said to significantly increase the chances of recovery.
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