US health alert over Legionella

A person in New York died from Legionella infection, while 67 cases with confirmed presence of the bacteria have been identified, and 12 individuals have been hospitalized. Disinfection has been carried out in 76 buildings, including the Metropolitan Museum, to control the spread of the infection. This bacteria causes severe respiratory infections that lead to death in 9% of cases. It spreads through water and air via tiny droplets and does not transmit directly from person to person. The health service has urged residents showing flu-like symptoms to seek medical advice.

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