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Second person dies from latest NYC Legionnaires’ disease cluster in South Bronx

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Morrison, E. (2026, September 18). Second person dies from latest NYC Legionnaires’ disease cluster in South Bronx. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/us-news/second-person-dies-from-latest-nyc-legionnaires-disease-cluster-in-south-bronx/

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Health officials reported that a second person has died from Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx, part of an ongoing outbreak this summer. At least 14 people have been sickened, with 11 requiring hospitalization; preliminary tests found Legionella bacteria in 10 cooling towers which were then disinfected. NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin noted that health department staff are actively informing community members and distributing informational materials to prevent further cases.

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A second person has died from Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx, part of a recent outbreak in New York City. As of Thursday, at least 14 people have been sickened, with 11 requiring hospitalization. Last week, preliminary tests found Legionella bacteria in 10 cooling towers located in the Melrose and Morrisania neighborhoods. The city’s Health Department swiftly ordered these towers to be drained, cleaned, and disinfected; all positive towers were confirmed to have been properly disinfected by Thursday night. NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin expressed condolences for the loss of each New Yorker affected and thanked local elected officials for their support in addressing this public health issue quickly.

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A second person has died of Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx amid the latest outbreak to rip through the Big Apple this summer, health officials announced Thursday. asserted

officials → die → Apple

“I am saddened to share that a second person has died in connection with the South Bronx Legionnaires’ cluster,” NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said on X. “We mourn the loss of each New Yorker, and our hearts are with their loved ones as they navigate this difficult time.” asserted

they → sadden → time

At least 14 people have been sickened in the South Bronx cluster — with 11 of those cases requiring hospitalization, according to city health data. uncertain

11 → sicken → data

Last week, officials announced that preliminary testing detected Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia, in 10 cooling towers in the South Bronx. asserted

that → announce → Bronx

Investigators swiftly ordered the impacted cooling towers located in the Melrose and Morrisania neighborhoods to be drained, cleaned and disinfected. asserted

towers → order → neighborhoods

Martin confirmed Thursday night that “all cooling towers that tested positive through initial screening have been disinfected.” “We are grateful to our local elected officials who have joined us in outreach efforts as we respond quickly to cut off the exposure and investigate cases,” the health commissioner said. asserted

commissioner → confirm → cases

“Health Department staff are on the ground every day to get the word out, speaking with more than 1,700 community members, distributing over 4,000 pamphlets, and contacting more than 140 organizations in the last week to help folks recognize the warning signs and risk factors,” he added. asserted

he → get → signs

As of Thursday night, one person remains hospitalized and nine have been discharged, city data shows. asserted

data → remain → night

But officials continue to urge anyone with flu-like conditions who have visited the 10451 or 10456 ZIP codes to seek medical treatment immediately. asserted

who → continue → treatment

Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia, spreads when people inhale mist or small water droplets from water sources contaminated with Legionella bacteria, according to the CDC. uncertain

people → spread → CDC

The illness is fatal in about 1 in 10 cases — with symptoms including fever, chills, muscle aches and cough. asserted

illness → include → fever

Second person dies from latest NYC Legionnaires’ disease cluster in South Bronx

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