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Ninth person dies from Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Upper East Side - surpassing last year’s Harlem outbreak death toll
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- The Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has resulted in nine deaths, surpassing last year’s Harlem cluster death toll of seven, according to Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin.
- Two additional deaths were confirmed, including one reclassified case linked to the outbreak, with one person still hospitalized and no new cases reported in over three weeks.
- The source of the outbreak has been eliminated, and residents are no longer considered at increased risk, though health officials continue to analyze disease samples.
- City Council Speaker Julie Menin and community leaders expressed condolences to the families affected, highlighting the ongoing impact of the outbreak.
- Families and survivors of the 2025 Harlem cluster have filed lawsuits against the city, urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to take further action and resolve claims of negligence related to the Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.
