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A second person has died of Legionnaires’ disease and 58 have been sickened amid a growing cluster in Central Harlem, according to the latest update from the city health department. The city provided no details on the deaths, but urged anyone in a cluster of Zip codes exhibiting flu-like symptoms to seek medical treatment. Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse …

HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — Two people have died among the nearly 60 people diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease in Harlem since last month, according to health officials. The New York City Health Department provided an update Monday on their investigation into a community cluster of Legionnaires’ in Central Harlem, linked to ZIP codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039, and bordering …

One person has died and more than 20 others have gotten sick in an ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem, New York City health officials said. The outbreak had grown to 22 confirmed cases by Thursday from a handful last Friday, according to the city health department. Five ZIP codes have been affected — 10027, 10030,10035, 10037 and …

New York City health officials said Monday a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem now includes eight known cases — up from the three officials reported Friday. No deaths have been linked to the outbreak, but the city Department of Health is urging New Yorkers — particularly those who live in the area — to stay vigilant for flu-like symptoms. …