"Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in NYC Comes to an End: Seven Lives Lost, Dozens Hospitalized. After weeks of concern and investigation, the New York City Department of Health has finally confirmed that the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that swept through the city has subsided. The outbreak, which was first reported in July, claimed the lives of seven individuals and left 84 others fighting for their lives in hospitals. The disease, which is caused by the Legionella bacteria found in water systems, had raised alarm among public health officials and residents alike. Despite the relief that the outbreak has ended, the city is likely to conduct a thorough investigation to identify the source of the outbreak and take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future."
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City that led to seven deaths and 84 people hospitalized has ended, the New York City Department of Health announced in a statement on Friday.
