From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Second death in South Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak
A second person has died in a growing cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the Bronx.
In brief
A second person has died in a growing cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the Bronx. The New York City Health Department is responding to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in South Bronx neighborhoods by disinfecting cooling towers and conducting extensive community outreach. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Second death in Bronx outbreak
The New York City Health Department confirmed a second death linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx neighborhoods of Melrose and Morrisania.
13 confirmed cases so far
The outbreak has affected parts of Melrose and Morrisania in ZIP codes 10451 and 10456, with 13 confirmed cases linked to the cluster.
Cooling towers disinfected
All cooling towers that tested positive in initial screening have been disinfected as part of the health department's response to cut off exposure.
Massive community outreach effort
Health department staff have spoken with over 1,700 community members, distributed more than 4,000 pamphlets, and contacted 140 organizations to raise awareness about warning signs.
Health commissioner's statement
Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said the department is working with local elected officials to respond quickly and investigate cases while mourning the loss of those affected.
“We mourn the loss of each New Yorker, and our hearts are with their loved ones as they navigate this difficult time.”
The one thing
The New York City Health Department is responding to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in South Bronx neighborhoods by disinfecting cooling towers and conducting extensive community outreach.
