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4th death reported in NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

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A fourth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, according to health officials. A total of 76 cases have been reported. The New York City Health Department reported the fourth death on Monday.

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  1. Fourth person dies from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan

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    4th death reported in NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

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  1. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Second death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    A second person has died in connection to the ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City.

  2. The Guardian

    Second person dies in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City (opens The Guardian)

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    Outbreak has sickened dozens in the city but officials say they believe source of outbreak ‘has likely been eliminated’ A second person has died amid a legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City , according to officials, who also say there is evidence that the…

  3. Just the News

    Death toll rises to three in NYC Legionnaire’s disease outbreak (opens Just the News)

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    The city has reported 74 cases as of Sunday, with eight current hospitalizations and three deaths.

  4. Pix11

    Third death in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak: Health Department (opens Pix11)

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    Editor's note: The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK (PIX11) — A third person has died in connection with Legionnaires' disease, according to health officials. Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin announced that 74 cases of Legionnaires' had been identified as of Sunday in the Upper East…

  5. ABC News

    3rd person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City (opens ABC News)

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    A third person has died in New York City amid an ongoing cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the Upper East Side, according to health officials.

  6. UPI

    Third person dies in NYC's Legionnaires' disease outbreak (opens UPI)

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    A third person has died in the Upper East Side's ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak, New York City health officials said amid declining cases.

  7. The Jewish Voice

    Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    (AP) — A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday. The outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has infected 72 people, according to health officials. Two people have died.

  8. Phl17

    Third person dies amid NYC Legionnaires' outbreak, officials say (opens Phl17)

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    The Health Department had just announced a second death in connection with the disease on Saturday.

  9. FOX8 WGHP

    3 dead in New York Legionnaires' outbreak, officials say (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    The Health Department had just announced a second death in connection with the disease on Saturday.

  10. Deseret News

    Legionnaires’ disease outbreak death toll hits three in New York City (opens Deseret News)

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    Three people have died as of July 19, from the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City that began in late June, according to the NYC health department . Other data as of July 19 from the department includes: 74 total cases 8 currently hospitalized 51 discharged 12 not hospitalized What is…

  11. Pix11

    Fourth person dies from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan (opens Pix11)

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    MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A fourth person has died in connection with Legionnaires' disease in Manhattan, according to the city's health department.

  12. Legal Insurrection

    Death Toll Rises to Three in Recent NYC Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    It appears that the source of this particular outbreak may have been contained and controlled. However, will similar outbreaks be a new normal for NYC summers? The post Death Toll Rises to Three in Recent NYC Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

  13. The Jewish Voice

    Fatal Legionnaires’ Outbreak Subsides on Upper East Side After Third Fatality (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    By: Krug Stillo A deadly cluster of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has claimed a third victim, according to health officials cited by the NY Post. Despite this tragic development, the NY Post reported that a steady drop in newly recorded infections indicates the primary source …

  14. Money Talks News

    Fourth Person Dies in NYC’s Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak (opens Money Talks News)

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    Health officials say 76 cases and four deaths have hit two Manhattan ZIP codes — here's what symptoms mean you should see a doctor.

  15. Phl17

    4th person dies from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan (opens Phl17)

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    As of Monday, seven people were still hospitalized with the disease and 76 total cases had been reported, NYC health officials said.

  16. The Guardian

    Fourth person dies in New York City legionnaires’ disease outbreak (opens The Guardian)

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    US health officials say source of Upper East Side cluster has likely been eliminated after 76 people fell ill An outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in New York City has claimed a fourth life, officials have said, as they again expressed confidence the source of the exposure had been eliminated.

  17. FOX8 WGHP

    4 dead in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    As of Monday, seven people were still hospitalized with the disease and 76 total cases had been reported, NYC health officials said.

  18. Fox News

    NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills fourth victim, 76 cases reported (opens Fox News)

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    A fourth person has died as 76 Legionnaires' disease cases are now linked to cooling towers in Upper East Side buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum.

  19. Pix11

    City Council demand transparency on UES Legionnaires’ outbreak after fourth death (opens Pix11)

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    NEW YORK CITY (PIX11)— City councilmembers are calling on the Health Department for greater transparency in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side. There have been four related deaths and 74 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease.

  20. BNO News

    4th death reported in NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak (opens BNO News)

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    A fourth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, according to health officials. A total of 76 cases have been reported. The New York City Health Department reported the fourth death on Monday.

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