NYC health officials report five deaths and 82 Legionnaires' disease diagnoses linked to the Upper East Side outbreak.
WHO:New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
WHAT:Reported five deaths and 82 Legionnaires' disease diagnoses linked to an Upper East Side outbreak; no new cases for six days.
WHEN:Jul 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM ET
WHERE:Upper East Side, New York City, USA
WHY:Residents were exposed to the source of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, which health officials say is likely eliminated after no new cases for six days.
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