"Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Spreads in NYC: First Fatality Reported. A deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has claimed its first victim in New York City, as the number of people infected continues to rise. The highly contagious and potentially deadly bacterial infection has been linked to a cluster of cases in the city's East Harlem neighborhood, prompting concerns about public health and safety. As officials scramble to contain the outbreak, residents and visitors alike are urged to take precautions to avoid exposure to the disease, which is typically spread through contaminated water sources."
First death reported in NYC’s legionnaires disease outbreak as number of infected rises New York Post
