Legionnaires' disease Bronx cluster: 1 death, 5 cases reported by the NYC Health Department
BRONX, New York (WABC) -- The New York City Health Department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease in parts of the Bronx that has led to one death. Officials on Thursday said the community cluster is linked to parts of Melrose and Morrisania in the South Bronx, including ZIP codes10451 and10456. So far, one person has died in connection to the cluster, and five people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, with results for other potential cases pending. The health department is urging any New Yorkers who live or work in the affected area, as well as those who have visited the area since late August, should contact a health care provider immediately if they develop flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. Officials say sampling of cooling towers in the area has been completed, and testing is underway at the Health Department's Public Health Laboratory.
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Alister Martin released a statement on Thursday, acknowledging residents' concerns, particularly in the wake of the Upper East Side cluster that was identified in July that infected nearly 100 people and led to 11 deaths. "I understand that New Yorkers may have heightened concerns following the recent Upper East Side cluster.
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BRONX, New York (WABC) -- The New York City Health Department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease in parts of the Bronx that has led to one death. Officials on Thursday said the community cluster is linked to parts of Melrose and Morrisania in the South Bronx, including ZIP codes10451 and10456. So far, one person has died in connection to the cluster, and five people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, with results for other potential cases pending. The health department is urging any New Yorkers who live or work in the affected area, as well as those who have visited the area since late August, should contact a health care provider immediately if they develop flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. Officials say sampling of cooling towers in the area has been completed, and testing is underway at the Health Department's Public Health Laboratory.
