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First death reported in NYC’s legionnaires disease outbreak as number of infected rises - New York Post

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First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67.

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The outbreak has sickened 67 people with 12 hospitalized as investigators trace Legionella bacteria to dozens of cooling towers on the Upper East Side.

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One person dies amid legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City The GuardianLegionnaires' outbreak: First death reported in connection to Upper East Side cluster; 67 cases total ABC7 New YorkOne death reported in New York City Legionnaires' disease cluster CNNUWS Building's Hot Water System Tests Positive for Legionella Bacteria, Memo Shows West Side Rag1 dead in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak Gothamist

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One death reported in New York City Legionnaires' disease cluster

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One death reported in New York City Legionnaires' disease cluster CNNLegionnaires' outbreak: First death reported in connection to Upper East Side cluster; 67 cases total ABC7 New YorkUWS Building's Hot Water System Tests Positive for Legionella Bacteria, Memo Shows West Side Rag1 dead in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak Gothamist1 In 10 NYC Cooling Tower Checks Find Legionella-Linked Violations Bisnow

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First death reported in NYC's legionnaires disease outbreak as number of infected rises - New York Post.

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First death reported in NYC's legionnaires disease outbreak as number of infected rises New York PostOne death reported in New York City Legionnaires' disease cluster CNNOne person dies amid legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City The GuardianUWS Building's Hot Water System Tests Positive for Legionella Bacteria, Memo Shows West Side RagNYC health alert: Legionnaires outbreak grows as cyclospora concerns spread FOX 5 New York

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**Summary:** A first death has been reported in a New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak, bringing the total number of cases to 67. The outbreak is linked to cooling towers on the Upper East Side and has resulted in 12 hospitalizations. **Why It Matters:** This development highlights the severity of

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