US EditionFifth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak: Health Officials
The outbreak linked to contaminated cooling towers in Central Harlem has caused 108 cases and five deaths, with 14 people hospitalized, officials said.
- New York City health officials confirmed a fifth death amid 108 Legionnaires' disease cases in Central Harlem as of August 18, 2025.
- The outbreak, starting weeks ago, likely originated from contaminated cooling towers linked to 12 affected units across 10 properties, including Harlem Hospital.
- All 12 cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella in Central Harlem have undergone complete remediation, including draining, sanitation, and disinfection, as mandated by the Health Department.
- Lawyer Jory Lange, representing 37 infected residents, emphasized that those responsible for the building must be held accountable, as investigations into the outbreak continue.
- Officials reported 14 hospitalizations and noted the decline in new cases suggests containment of the bacteria's source but expected some new illnesses as awareness grows.
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Fifth death in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak: health officials
HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — A fifth person has died from Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem, according to health officials. The New York City Health Department announced updated numbers on Monday. This comes days after a fourth person died as a result of the disease. More Local News On Thursday, NYC officials announced that 12 cooling towers were decontaminated of the Legionella bacteria, which is what Legionnaires' disease derives fr…
NYC Legionnaires’ disease cluster grows to more than 100 cases, including 4 deaths
By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in New York City say a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 101 cases, including four deaths. Health officials suspect the bacteria that causes the disease, Legionella, originated cooling towers — devices that uses water to cool large buildings and then disperse mist
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