Ninth person dies from Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Upper East Side – surpassing last year’s Harlem outbreak death toll

The Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has now claimed the lives of nine people, eclipsing the death toll from last year’s Harlem cluster, health officials announced Friday.

The grim milestone was shared by Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin, who said two people who were diagnosed weeks ago had died.



The New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center, a multistory building with glass and brick facades, is situated on a street corner with traffic lights and cars.
A partial view of the New York Hotel Trades Council Harlem Health Center at 133 Morningside Ave. in Manhattan on Friday, August 15, 2025. A cooling tower at the building was among 12 sites linked to the city’s Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which has killed four people and sickened nearly 100. (Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post) Luiz C. Ribeiro for New York Post

“I’m saddened to share that 2 more people have died in connection with the UES Legionnaires’ disease cluster,” Martin said in a statement.

“We mourn each loss, and our hearts are with their loved ones.”

Martin said the source of the Upper East Side Legionnaires disease outbreak has been eliminated.

One person still remains hospitalized, the Department of Health said.

 This summer’s outbreak has now surpassed the Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak last year, where seven people died after contracting the disease.

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