One person dies amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has claimed its first life, The Guardian reports. Health officials said Friday that the outbreak has sickened dozens of people across the city. Officials have not released additional information about the person's identity, age, or details on when and how they fell ill. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria that can spread through contaminated water systems.

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