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South Bronx Legionnaires' disease outbreak September 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 11
SEP 11 · Day 1
Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills one in the South Bronx
The South Bronx investigation is the second community Legionnaires' disease cluster identified in New York City in recent months.
One person has died and four more have been sickened from Legionnaires' disease in New York City.
Legionnaires' disease is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics when caught early.