Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City's Upper East Side has resulted in five deaths and 82 cases.
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A Legionnaires' disease outbreak is occurring in the Upper East Side of New York City. The incident has resulted in 82 reported cases and five deaths.
Coverage from Univision reports that 34 towers are being investigated. Fox News is focusing on expert advice regarding how to avoid the disease, while the San Antonio Express-News and New Haven Register are reporting on the rising death toll.
Future developments depend on the ongoing investigation of the 34 towers identified in the reports.
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Quick answers
How many people have died from the outbreak?
Five people have died.
Where is the outbreak located?
The outbreak is located in the Upper East Side of New York City.
How many cases have been reported?
There have been 82 reported cases.
Coverage (4)
- Reportan segunda muerte por legionelosis en Nueva York New Haven Register · 4h ago
- Brote de legionelosis en Upper East Side deja 82 casos y cinco muertos; investigan 34 torres Univision · 4h ago
- Muere una 5ta persona por brote de legionelosis en la ciudad de Nueva York San Antonio Express-News · 4h ago
- Los expertos te cuentan cómo evitar la mortal enfermedad del legionario, mientras un brote en Nueva York se cobra 5 vidas Fox News · 4h ago
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