First death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

The first death has been reported in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, which has infected at least 67 people. Health officials are investigating cooling towers in over 75 Upper East Side buildings as potential sources, though no specific building has been identified. The disease, caused by Legionella bacteria, is spread through contaminated water droplets and has a 10% fatality rate.