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NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills Five

82 cases identified as city investigates source of bacterial spread

As of Tuesday, 82 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been identified in New York City in connection with the outbreak, which has now claimed five lives. City health officials are investigating the source of the bacterial spread while doctors urge residents to take precautions against exposure.

NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills Five chart
Data: POLI