Three people have died and 72 have been infected with Legionnaires’ disease in an outbreak centered on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, health officials report. The New York City Health Department first announced a second death connected to the outbreak Saturday; ABC News reported a third death Sunday. The outbreak began infecting residents of the area earlier this month.
The illness, caused by bacteria found in water systems, has affected 72 people as of Sunday, according to health officials. While the source of the outbreak remains under investigation, the Health Department has been testing potential sources and implementing measures to control its spread. No right-leaning outlets reported on the outbreak at the time of this report.
The Washington Times reported the second death Saturday, mirroring information initially released by the New York City Health Department. PBS NewsHour also reported the second death, stating 72 people had been infected. ABC News updated the count Sunday with news of a third fatality. The sources do not provide details on the individuals who died or specific measures being taken to address the outbreak beyond testing and control efforts.
The ongoing investigation aims to pinpoint the origin of the Legionella bacteria and prevent further infections. Health officials have not yet publicly identified the source, leaving unresolved how quickly it can be contained and what long-term impacts the outbreak may have on residents of the Upper East Side.
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