One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires’ disease cluster on New York City’s Upper East Side, health officials say.
“I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease community cluster on the Upper East Side. My deepest condolences are with their loved ones, and out of respect to their personal privacy, we will not be releasing any additional information on the individual,” City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said in a statement, in part.
As of Thursday night, 67 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in connection to the cluster, according to the city health department. Twelve of those patients are currently hospitalized, and 43 people who were in the hospital at one point have since been released. Another 12 patients did not need to be hospitalized.
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