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Fourth person dies from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan - Yahoo
Entertainment and CultureBy Spencer Gustafson, Eileen Lehpamer7/20/20261 min read
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A fourth person has died in connection with Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan, according to the city’s health department. The first reported death in relation to the Legionnaires cluster on the Upper East Side was reported on Friday…
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- A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan, according to the city's health department.
- The cluster of cases is centered on the Upper East Side neighborhood.
- The first death linked to the outbreak was reported on Friday, with the death toll rising to four since then.
- Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which can spread through water systems and mist.
- The city's health department is tracking the cluster as officials monitor the situation in the affected area.
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) A fourth person has died in connection with Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan, according to the city’s health department.
The first reported death in relation to the Legionn