At least two killers in cases of NYC Legionnaire are more than twice to 58

City health officials said in anxious update on Monday that the outbreak of Legion’s disease in Harlem had killed two New York residents and the disease of 58 others – more than twice the charges of the case only days.

group A disease similar to pneumoniaInitially it was discovered on July 25, it was identified in many postal symbols throughout Harlem, the Ministry of Health said in New York City on Monday.

It has been reported that the disease suffers from 22 people fell ill On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health said in a previous update.

Officials said an additional person has also died from Legionnaires since last week, although their identity details were not launched.

The Ministry of Health said that the administration also completed the treatment of 11 cooling tower with a lounged pulmonary plate, a type of bacteria that causes the Corps.

City officials urged the residents of the middle Harlem and workers to search for anxious flu -like symptoms such as coughing, fever, chills, muscle pain, or difficulty breathing.

Individuals at risk-including those between the ages of 50 years or over, must smoke cigarettes, and people with chronic lung disease or the immune system at risk-special care to see the health care provider immediately if symptoms are discovered.

“Anyone in these mailing symbols with influenza -like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon

“Legionnaires can be treated effectively if it is diagnosed early, but the New York residents are at greater risk, such as adults between the ages of 50 years or older and those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, they should be aware of their symptoms and ask for care once the symptoms start,” said Dr. Morse.

Although it can be treated in a timely manner, the Corps disease is not infectious and can be treated with antibiotics.

This disease is usually transferred through the water -polluted supply of the Legion’s bacteria that can appear in plumbing systems and find favorable conditions in the cooling towers, hot resorts, hot basins, moisturizers, and condensate in large air conditioning systems.

The Ministry of Health said that the areas that were confirmed by cases confirmed in five Harlem symbols Zip: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039, along with modern societies.