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Third Upper East Side Legionnaires Death Raises Toll to Three

7/20/2026

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A third person died from Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side cluster on July 20, raising the death toll to three.
Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin reported 74 confirmed cases and three deaths.
Eight patients remain hospitalized as officials continue monitoring.
Officials inspected cooling towers, ordered owners to drain and disinfect positives, and urged residents in ZIP codes 10028, 10075 and 10128 to seek care for flu-like symptoms.

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A third person died from Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side cluster on July 20, raising the death toll to three.
Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin reported 74 confirmed cases and three deaths.
Eight patients remain hospitalized as officials continue monitoring.
Officials inspected cooling towers, ordered owners to drain and disinfect positives, and urged residents in ZIP codes 10028, 10075 and 10128 to seek care for flu-like symptoms.