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South Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak declared over after two deaths

Original: South Bronx Legionnaires' disease outbreak declared over, following 2 deaths

Health officials in New York City have declared the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the South Bronx over. The outbreak caused two deaths and prompted investigations into contaminated cooling towers in the area. The announcement brings relief to residents, though attention remains on preventing future clusters of the waterborne illness.

Why now: The official end of an outbreak that killed two people is significant local public health news.

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• South Bronx Legionnaires' disease outbreak declared over, following 2 deaths · Gothamist

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