Provisional — subject to revision
Morrisania and Melrose sections
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak · 2026-09 (as of September 2026) · New York
- 5
- Cases
- 1
- Deaths
- Under Investigation
- Status
Suspected source
Unknown (Cooling tower)
What happened
Legionnaires' disease cluster centered in Morrisania and Melrose sections. 10 cooling towers required cleaning and disinfection. NYC health officials holding town hall.
Sources & coverage
- NYC health officials to hold town hall on deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster
- NYC health officials to hold town hall on deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster
- NYC health officials to hold town hall on deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster
- South Bronx Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster in Melrose and Morrisania(Pritzker Hageman)
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Primary source: Unknown. Figures are provisional and may be revised or withdrawn by the reporting authority. This page is for information only and is not medical or legal advice.
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