First death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 67

New York City health officials announced Friday that the first person has died in connection with a growing Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side as the number of confirmed infections continued to rise. "I am saddened to report that one person has died in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease community cluster on the Upper East Side ," New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said in a statement. "My deepest condolences are with their loved ones, and ou