NEW YORK -- A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said. The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began in late July and the latest death was announced late Monday night. Fourteen people were hospitalized as of Monday, according to the health department.

A fifth person has been killed by the Legionnaire’s disease outbreak ripping through Harlem, which has also sickened more than 100 others, health officials announced.

The outbreak was originally reported on July 25, 2025. Here's what residents of the Tar Heel State should know about the disease.