Second person dies in legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City

A second person has died amid a legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City, with officials saying the source of the outbreak has likely been eliminated, but dozens of people remain sickened.

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Guardian Published 19 July 2026

Second person dies in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

Guardian Published 17 July 2026

One person dies amid legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

Officials haven’t released additional information about the person’s identity, age or details on when and how they fell ill A legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday. Officials didn’t release additional information about the person’s identity, age or details on when and how they fell ill. Continue reading...

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