Fourth Person Dies in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak The recent outbreak of legionnaires' disease in New York City's Upper East Side has claimed its fourth victim.
The 76 people affected by the outbreak serve as a stark reminder that legionnaires' disease is a serious public health threat.
Legionnaires' disease can be treated, but it claims about 10% of its victims, leaving behind families and loved ones to grieve for those lost.