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The widow of an 88-year-old Air Force veteran who succumbed to Legionnaires’ disease announced plans to file a lawsuit Tuesday as city health authorities intensify efforts to identify the source of an outbreak spreading across Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The outbreak has infected dozens of residents in the affluent neighborhood and claimed multiple lives.
New York City health officials remain focused on pinpointing the origin of the bacterial infection, which typically spreads through contaminated water systems. The death toll has reached five as of the latest count, with investigators examining potential sources throughout the affected area.
Legionnaires’ disease, caused by Legionella bacteria, can be transmitted through inhalation of mist from infected water sources such as air conditioning systems, fountains, and plumbing infrastructure. The outbreak has prompted heightened surveillance and testing of water supplies across the region.
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