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HEALTHJul 18 · 01:40 UTCFOX NEWS

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

New York City health officials reported the first death linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, with 67 confirmed cases and 12 hospitalized. The outbreak is traced to Legionella bacteria in 76 cooling towers, prompting mandatory disinfection measures for affected buildings, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

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Legionnaires' diseasetopicNew York City Health DepartmentorganizationUpper East SideplaceLegionella pneumophilatopicSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumplaceAlister MartinpersonCenters for Disease Control and Preventionorganization
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