Legionnaires' outbreak
Coverage of Legionnaires' outbreak in the Nexus archive.
- Death toll rises in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak
The death toll from this summer's Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has risen to seven deaths, matching the 2025 Harlem outbreak's death toll, with 92 cases reported this year. The elderly, particularly those with health complications, are most affected.
- Seventh person dies in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
A seventh person has died in the Legionnaires' outbreak in the Upper East Side. The outbreak has now resulted in seven fatalities.
- Sixth person dies in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
A sixth person has died from the Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side, according to health officials. The update was provided on Tuesday.
- Up Close: Mamdani administration faces criticism over Legionnaire's outbreak
The Mamdani administration faces criticism over a Legionnaire's outbreak. Council Speaker Julie Menin discusses New York City's response to the outbreak on the Upper East Side.
- Fifth death reported in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak
A fifth death has been reported in New York City's Legionnaires' disease outbreak, with 82 cases identified as of Tuesday.
- Fifth death reported in NYC Legionnaires' outbreak
A fifth death has been reported in connection with the Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Health officials confirmed five Legionella bacteria were found in 34 cooling towers at 33 buildings through culture tests.
- Fourth person dies in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
A fourth person has died in a Legionnaires' outbreak in the Upper East Side. CeFaan Kim is reporting on the latest developments.
- 2nd victim to die in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak was Air Force veteran
A second victim has died in an Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, identified as an Air Force veteran. Health officials state the source of the outbreak has likely been eliminated.
- Legionnaires' outbreak: Second death reported in connection to Upper East Side cluster
A second death has been reported in connection to a Legionnaires' outbreak cluster on the Upper East Side, marking the first confirmed death in the outbreak.
- 1 dead in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
A Legionnaires' outbreak linked to cooling towers in the Upper East Side has resulted in one death, as announced by the Health Department.
- Legionnaires' outbreak: First death reported in connection to Upper East Side cluster
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side has resulted in the first confirmed death. The death is linked to the cluster reported in the area.
- Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak reaches 60 cases as more cooling towers investigated
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Upper East Side has reached 60 cases, with additional cooling towers testing positive for legionella bacteria. Health officials continue investigating the source of the outbreak.
- City answers questions at town hall amid growing Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
The city held a town hall to address questions about a growing Legionnaires' outbreak in the Upper East Side. CeFaan Kim provided updates on the situation.
- City answering questions at town hall amid growing Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
The city is holding a town hall to address a growing Legionnaires' outbreak in the Upper East Side. CeFaan Kim is reporting on the latest developments.
- City to answer questions at town hall amid growing Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
The city will hold a town hall to address questions about a Legionnaires' outbreak affecting multiple Upper East Side neighborhoods, including Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, and Lenox Hill. Health officials have not yet identified the source of the outbreak.
- Up Close: Health commissioner talks NYC's response to Legionnaires' outbreak on Upper East Side
Liz Cho interviews NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin to discuss the city's response to the Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side. The conversation focuses on addressing the public health crisis in the area.
- Legionnaires' outbreak: Upper West Side building finds Legionella bacteria in hot water system
A Legionnaires' outbreak has been linked to a building on the Upper West Side where Legionella bacteria were found in the hot water system. Reporter Anthony Carlo provided coverage from the Upper East Side.
- Officials to release list of buildings linked to Legionnaires' outbreak on Upper East Side
Officials will release a list of buildings linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side. As of Friday, 46 people have tested positive for the illness, with 22 still hospitalized.
- Officials search for source of Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak linked to 36 cases
Officials are investigating the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side linked to 36 cases. Reporter Tanya Rivero provided updates on the outbreak.
- Officials search for source of Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak linked to 28 cases
Officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to 28 cases on the Upper East Side. They plan to release addresses of buildings with cooling towers testing positive during the initial screening.