The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) now reports five deaths and 108 confirmed cases as of Aug. 18 in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem. 12 infected cooling towers across five zip codes are currently the suspected source for the disease cluster.

“As the city’s doctor, I want all New Yorkers to know this Legionnaires’ cluster in Central Harlem is the top priority of the New York City Health Department,” said DOHMH acting commissioner Michelle Morse. “We are working with the Mayor’s Office, Central Harlem elected officials, our community partners, and health care providers to ensure New Yorkers are fully informed of this evolving cluster. The good news is that new cases have begun to decline, which indicates that the sources of the bacteria have been contained.

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