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Nine people sick, one dead in Bronx Legionnaires’ outbreak — bacteria found in 10 cooling towers, including Yankee Stadium and Lincoln Hospital. Officials ordered immediate cleaning as heat created ideal breeding conditions. This isn’t the first time — marginalized communities face disproportionate risk. The disease doesn’t spread person-to-person or via tap water, but hits older adults and those with health issues hardest. Tests detected bacterial DNA but couldn’t confirm if it was alive — so precautionary cleanup began. Residents in affected zip codes urged to watch for fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, and seek care early — antibiotics work well if caught fast. But experts warn: long-term prevention needs sustained funding — cuts make proactive measures harder, even as officials act with limited resources.

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