A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in New York City has risen to more than 100 individuals, four of whom have since died from the disease, according to a press release from the New York City (NYC) Health Department.

As of August 15, the NYC Health Department reported 101 confirmed cases, including four deaths, and 15 patients remained hospitalized. Legionnaires’ disease, caused by the Legionella bacteria, have been confirmed across five zip codes in New York City (10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039) since July 25. The infection has been traced to bacteria in 11 cooling towers across the city, and individuals were affected after inhaling mist from these towers, according to the health department.

The press release emphasized that the bacteria is not associated with local plum

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