Two more deaths have <a href="https://<a href="https://healthylife7.com/when-summer-becomes-a-health-hazard/” title=”When summer becomes a health hazard “>healthylife7.com/94-cases-of-cyclosporiasis-have-now-been-reported-in-connecticut-dph-says/” title=”94 cases of cyclosporiasis have now been reported in Connecticut, DPH says”>been reported in connection to the Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said in a post on X that the two patients had been diagnosed with the disease weeks ago, and no one has reported new symptoms in over three weeks
A total of nine people have died in connection to the outbreak
According to Martin, theed area – which included ZIP codes 10128, 10028 and 10075 – are no longer at increased risk of exposure
Martin says one person remains hospitalized, and the health department is still monitoring for anyone who may have been sickened
The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing, health officials say
The cluster of cases on the Upper East Side was first reported on July 3. A total of 92 people tested positive, as of July 30, according to the health department
Nearly 60 cooling towers in the impacted area that were tested came back positive for live Legionella bacteria, which causes Legionnaires’ disease, the health department reported. All buildings that tested positive have since drained, cleaned and disinfected their towers
In the wake of the outbreak, Gov. Kathy Hochul signednew legislation strengthening inspections on New York City cooling towers. It requires twice yearly certifications, faster remediation and stiffer penalties for violations
