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A total of five people have now died amid an outbreak of bacterial pneumonia , which has infected dozens of people in New York City, according to health officials.

As of Aug. 19, there have been 108 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella.

Fourteen people are currently hospitalized, according to NYC Health.

DEATHS REPORTED AFTER LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE OUTBREAK AT SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

The cluster of cases is concentrated in Central Harlem and bordering communities (zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039).

"Anyone in these zip codes with flu-like symptoms should contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible," said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michell

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