Fourth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak as Cases Halt

Fourth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak as Cases Halt

A fourth person died in New York City's Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, which sickened 76. No new cases have been diagnosed since July 15. Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin stated the exposure source has "likely been eliminated." Seven patients remain hospitalized. The disease, a pneumonia spread via contaminated water droplets, kills roughly 10% of those infected.

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