Fourth person dies in New York City legionnaires’ disease outbreak
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A fourth death has been reported in a legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City's Upper East Side, where 76 people have fallen ill. US health officials have stated that the likely source of the cluster has been eliminated and expressed confidence that the exposure has been addressed. The outbreak has caused fatalities and widespread illness, prompting public health responses.
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Outbreak of legionnaires' disease in NYC
76 people have fallen ill in the outbreak.
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Officials say the source of the Upper East Side cluster has likely been eliminated.
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Loaded language removed<p>US health officials say source of Upper East Side cluster has likely been eliminated after 76 people fell ill</p><p>An <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/19/legionnaires-disease-deaths-new-york-city">outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in New York City</a> has claimed a fourth life, officials have said, as they again expressed confidence the source of the exposure had been…
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Officials say the source of the Upper East Side cluster has likely been eliminated.
The GuardianHealth officials have expressed confidence that the source of exposure has been addressed.
The GuardianA fourth person has died in the New York City legionnaires' disease outbreak.
The Guardian76 people have fallen ill in the outbreak.
The GuardianThe outbreak is centered in the Upper East Side of New York City.
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