Third death confirmed as NYC Legionnaires' outbreak wanes
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Health officials announced a third death linked to the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak as NYC experiences a sharp drop in new cases (74 infections, 59 hospitalizations, eight still hospitalized). Authorities say the likely source has been eliminated, with Legionella found in 76 cooling towers and remediation completed by July 16; inspections will continue and owners will be held accountable where needed.
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- Second Patient Dies in Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Manhattan The New York Times
- Legionnaires' outbreak: 2nd victim to die in UES cluster was Air Force veteran, businessman ABC7 New York
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