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“Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills 10 in NYC, 100 infected” (RT)

Here’s a little perspective — Legionnaire’s disease is an environmental threat and cannot be spread from person to person.  This article also quotes New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo as saying the disease typically occurs annually in more than 500 people statewide.

https://www.rt.com/usa/311904-legionnaires-disease-nyc-outbreak/

“Legionnaire’s Disease: NYC Outbreak Leaves 7 Dead,” ABC News, 8/4/15

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/legionnaires-disease-nyc-outbreak-leaves-dead-michigan-woman/story?id=32872499