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NYC Legionnaires' outbreak death toll rises to four

A fourth person died as 76 Legionnaires' disease cases were linked to cooling towers in Upper East Side buildings.
WHO: New York City health authorities
WHAT: Announced a fourth death and reported 76 Legionnaires' disease cases linked to cooling towers in Upper East Side buildings.
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
WHERE: Upper East Side, New York City, USA
WHY: To cooling towers in upper east side buildings.
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