The outbreak, which infected more than 90 people, was concentrated within three ZIP codes that roughly encompass the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods.
The outbreak, which infected more than 90 people, was concentrated within three ZIP codes that roughly encompass the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods. ( Photo: NYC Health)

The deceased had been hospitalized with cases contracted during last month’s outbreak, which technically stopped on July 17. Nine people in total have been killed.

Death Toll Climbs to Nine from UES Legionnaire’s Outbreak
18 Aug 2026 | 05:48
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Two more people hospitalized in connection with a Legionnaires’ outbreak that tore through the Upper East Side last month have died, even as the spread of the disease was declared contained weeks ago, the NYC Department of Health has announced.

A total of nine people have now lost their lives due to the...

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