Upper East Side Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills 3 as 74 Cases Are Identified
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Updated · Spectrum News NY1 · Jul 20
Upper East Side Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills 3 as 74 Cases Are Identified
3 articles · Updated · Spectrum News NY1 · Jul 20
Summary
New York City health officials reported a third death tied to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, with 74 cases now identified.
Eight people remain hospitalized and 51 have been discharged after treatment, while the first two deaths were announced Friday and Saturday.
Fewer than 1 new case a day was recorded from July 10 to July 17, down from more than 8 a day the previous week, suggesting the outbreak is slowing.
All 76 buildings ordered to clean and disinfect cooling towers have completed the work, as officials say signs point to the source being brought under control.