Provisional — subject to revision
New York City
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak · 2026-07-21 · New York
- 82
- Cases
- 5
- Deaths
- Under Investigation
- Status
Suspected source
NBC News (Other)
What happened
Fourth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak. Legionnaires' disease is a form of severe pneumonia caused by a type of bacteria that thrives in warm, stagnant water.
Sources & coverage
- Can you catch Legionnaires' disease at home?
- Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5
- 5th person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
- Fourth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
- Latest on NYC's Legionnaires' disease outbreak as third person dies
- Second death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
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