The outbreak of the Legionnaires disease that hitungung, New York, USA, has killed three people and left more than 81 people confirmed positive for illness since the end of July 2025.
As of Thursday night, it was recorded that the death toll remained the same as the previous day, namely three people. However, the New York Health Service stated that the number of confirmed cases had jumped to 81 cases, after 73 cases were recorded the day before.
Quoting NBC New York, New York Health Commissioner Michelle Morse said the number of Legionnaires cases in her area is likely to continue to increase due to delays in reporting.
Morse said he was optimistic that it could address the worst effects of Legionnaires disease in a cluster that broke out in thetensive region, focusing on handling at five points in New York.
Local officials said the Legionnaires disease cluster was identified based on five postal codes, namely 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039.
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According to the state Department of Health, Legionnaires disease is similar to pneumonia or lung infection. The cause is legionella bacteria with mild flu-like symptoms such as the Pontiac fever.
Legionella bacteria spread as a person inhales small contaminated droplets of water, commonly found in hot tubs, industrial air conditioning systems, ornamental fountains, piping systems, and even drinking water.
Outbreaks can appear in the spread of large and complex water systems in places such as hotels, hospitals, and cruise ships.
Legionella bacteria can also survive and spread on soil, sometimes cause infection when people garden using contaminated soil.
Direct contact or close contact with sufferers does not cause transmission but occurs if you breathe which contains Legionella bacteria.
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