NYC Legionnaires' outbreak kills five, 82 sickened

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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.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Five dead in New York City Legionnaires’ outbreak · Jul 22, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
NYC Legionnaires' outbreak death toll rises to four · Jul 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET

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