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One Dead In New Outbreak Of Legionnaires' Disease In The Bronx

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Lauren Evans

Published Sep 30, 2015

Modified Sep 30, 2015

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Published Sep 30, 2015

Modified Sep 30, 2015

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One person has died and 13 others have been infected with Legionnaires' disease in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, the Health Department reported today.

The agency says that each case developed prior to September 21st, and that all had underlying health conditions prior to diagnosis. Of the 35 cooling towers tested by the city over the weekend, 15 were reported positive. This outbreak is unrelated to the one that erupted in the city over the summer.

Legionnaires' was found in the following locations:

NYC typically gets around 200 or 300 cases of Legionnaires' each year. In general, it's treatable with antibiotics, and it can't be spread from person to person. Those most at risk for the disease are people who are middle-aged or older, especially cigarette smokers, and those with chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems. The city's water supply is unaffected.

A townhall meeting to discuss the outbreak will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue.

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