Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7

September 1, 2025

Agar plate with bacteria

(ABC News) – New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment.

The latest death was announced Thursday. Officials said they had concluded the death of a person with the disease who died before mid-August is associated with the cluster. (Read More)