NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak: 84 cases, 5 deaths as bacteria found in 51 cooling towers

Name: NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak: 84 cases, 5 deaths as bacteria found in 51 cooling towers
Uploaded: 2026-07-23T07:48:11-04:00
Description: New York City officials say live Legionella bacteria was found in 51 cooling towers at 50 Upper East Side buildings. The outbreak has sickened 84 people, hospitalized seven and been linked to five deaths, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to criticism of the city’s handling of the public health emergency.

New York City officials say live Legionella bacteria was found in 51 cooling towers at 50 Upper East Side buildings. The outbreak has sickened 84 people, hospitalized seven and been linked to five deaths, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani responds to criticism of the city’s handling of the public health emergency.

Posted July 23, 2026 7:48am EDT

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak: 84 cases, 5 deaths as bacteria found in 51 cooling towers

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