Third person dies amid NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials say

NEW YORK (WPIX) – A third person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, according to health officials.

Dr. Alister Martin, the commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, announced that 74 cases of Legionnaires’ had been identified as of Sunday in the Upper East Side cluster.

Eight people remained hospitalized as of Sunday night, according to officials.

“It is with great sadness that I report a third person has died in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease community cluster on the Upper East Side. Our hearts are with their family and friends as they mourn their loss,” Martin said.

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

Martin said that........

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