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Second person dies in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

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A second person has died from legionnaires' disease in an outbreak in New York City that has sickened dozens. Officials believe the source of the outbreak has likely been eliminated, though no details about the victims have been released. The first death was announced on Friday.

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The statement did not include information about the person's identity, age, or details on when and how they fell ill.

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  • No mention of financial costs or economic impact
  • Outbreak localized to Upper East Side

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Outbreak has infected dozens in the city but officials say they believe source of outbreak ‘has likely been eliminated’

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