Second death reported in NYC’s Legionnaires’ cluster – but source of outbreak likely eliminated: officials

Source: New York Post

A second person has died from the Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the Upper East Side, health officials announced, but the recent decline in new cases suggests that the source of the deadly outbreak has likely been eliminated. “We are heartbroken to learn that another New Yorker has lost their life to Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side.  Our deepest condolences are with their loved ones as they grieve,” NYC Health Commissioner Dr.