Legionnaires’ Outbreak Has Sickened 81, Killed 7.

reports that officials from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene also announced that the number of people infected with the bacteria climbed to 81. Of those, 64 have required hospitalization. reports that 28 people have been treated and released from hospitalization for Legionnaires’ disease. According to the article, “city health officials have said New York’s drinking water supply is unaffected by the disease outbreak and that fountains, shower heads and pools are safe as well.” Officials also said air conditioning units were not affected. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/08/03/legionnaires-death-toll-seven/31083327/