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Sixth person dies from Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan
Amethyst MartinezUSA TODAY NETWORK
July 29, 2026, 8:13 a.m. ET
A sixth person has died from a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Despite the death, officials still believe that the
Here’s what to know
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in NYC
The outbreak, which had its first positive case last month, occurred in the Upper East Side neighborhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The <a href="https://healthylife7.com/coffee-may-help-heart-health/” title=”Coffee may help heart health -“>Health Department now says that they are “confident the
As of July 28, 90 people have tested positive so far for Legionnaires’ disease, an illness caused by Legionella bacteria. People are at risk of getting Legionnaires’ disease if they breathe in water vapor contaminated with the bacteria
As of Wednesday, out of the 90 cases, there have been:
- 6 deaths
- 6 still hospitalized
- 65 discharged from the hospital
- 13 not hospitalized
In total, the New York City Health Department had 183 cooling towers from 160 buildings tested. Out of those tested, 59 cooling towers at 58 buildings were positive in a culture test, meaning that Legionella bacteria was present and live. All were cleaned and disinfected, the city says
The department said that no new cases were diagnosed after July 17
“We are heartbroken to report that a sixth person has passed away in connection with the Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side. We extend our heartfelt condolences to their loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time,” Health Commissioner Alister Martin wrote on X Tuesday
“We continue to believe theported new symptoms in over two weeks; no one has been diagnosed in over 10 days.”
Still, those who have visited or live in the area should keep an eye out for symptoms
Signs of Legionnaires’ disease include:
- headaches and muscle aches
- fever
- coughing and shortness of breath
- chest pain
- nausea
- confusion
