1 death linked to Legionnaires' disease cluster in parts of the Bronx
The New York City Health Department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease in parts of the Bronx, specifically Melrose and Morrisania (ZIP codes 10451 and 10456). One person has died and five people have been diagnosed with the disease so far. Officials are urging residents with flu-like symptoms to contact a healthcare provider and are testing cooling towers in the affected area for contamination.
- Location
- Bronx, New York City
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Microbiological
- Status
- Active
- Region
- New York City
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Boil water before drinking or use bottled water.
- 2Contact a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
- 3Maintain hygiene during cooking and handwashing.
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