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NYC records first death in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

New York City officials have confirmed the first death associated with an Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The Health Department is investigating potential contamination in cooling towers across 75 buildings.

Health ·18 Jul 2026, 03:51 ·Isla McBride 3 min read