The deadly legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to spread, forcing residents to be hyper-vigilant and on the look-out for the flu-like symptoms associated with the illness.
According to an update on Tuesday from New York City Department of Health, a third death has been linked to the growing cluster. Health officials have identified 67 cases of the disease across five ZIP codes: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039. Those numbers mark a slight increase from Monday night, when the department reported 58 total cases, and two deaths.
“People living or working in the area with flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, chills, muscle aches, or difficulty breathing should contact a health care provider immediately,” the department said on X. This is is especially important