The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the <a href="https://healthylife7.com/fourth-death-confirmed-in-nyc-legionnaires-disease-outbreak/” title=”Fourth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak”>fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease cluster
However, Dr. Alister Martin also said there is renewed optimism that the outbreak may be close to running its course
“A fourth person has sadly died from Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side. We mourn their passing, and our thoughts are with their family and loved ones,” Martin wrote on social media, later adding, “At this time, we believe anyone with new symptoms in over a week. We are focused on inspecting every cooling tower that tested positive and enforcing our laws to their fullest extent.”
76 cases so far
Monday’s announcement marked the four consecutive day of a death related to the cluster
As of Monday, a total of 76 Legionnaires’ disease cases have been connected to the cluster, health officials say. Of those patients, four have died, seven are currently hospitalized, 53 have been discharged from the hospital, and 12 did not need to be hospitalized
Health officials believe theve Legionella bacteria from a cooling tower in the area of the 10028, 10075 and 10128 ZIP codes — has been eliminated after they ordered 76 buildings that tested positive for the bacteria to undergo precautionary cleaning
Anyone who develops flu-like symptoms after spending time in the impacted area is encouraged to seek medical care
For more information on Legionnaires’ disease, including symptoms and prevention, visit the health department’s website
