There have now been 90 confirmed cases of legionnaires’ disease in central Harlem, and 15 people are currently hospitalized battling the disease, the city’s health department announced this week.

Three people have already died in the outbreak, which has affected zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039, according to the NYC Health Department .

“If you live or work in the area and have flu-like symptoms, see a health care provider right away,” the department wrote in Tuesday’s update. “Symptoms include cough, fever, chills, muscle aches and shortness of breath.”

Previously, 81 cases had been announced . The three deceased victims have not been publicly identified.

Legionnaires’ disease is most dangerous to people aged 50 and older, smokers, people with lung disease and anyon

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