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See the full story · 2 sourcesHEALTH & FITNESS 11 deaths linked to Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, city says Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:54AM 11 deaths total are connected to the Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side. UPPER EAST SIDE (WABC) -- The city announced two more deaths linked to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, bringing the toll to 11.
The total case count has also risen to 94.
The outbreak was first identified early last month, forcing dozens of buildings across three zip codes to clean and disinfect their cooling towers.
The health department says the last case was diagnosed more than six weeks ago and there is no longer a risk of exposure.
City Council Speaker Julie Menin says the next hearing on Legionnaires' disease is Wednesday.
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