# Second death in South Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak

> A second person has died in a growing cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the Bronx.
- Title: Second death in South Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: legionnaires disease, south bronx, melrose, morrisania, new york city, health department, outbreak, cooling towers, disease cluster, public health response, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/legionnaires-outbreak-second-death-linked-south-bronx-cluster/19844538
- Published: 2026-09-17T21:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: legionnaires disease, south bronx, melrose, morrisania, new york city, health department, outbreak, cooling towers, disease cluster, public health response, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.