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<news:publication_date>2026-09-06T18:54:07-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UES Legionnaires’ Outbreak Death Toll Climbs to Nine</news:title>
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<image:caption>The outbreak, which infected more than 90 people, was concentrated within three ZIP codes that roughly encompass the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Two more people hospitalized in connection with a Legionnaires’ outbreak last month have now died, bringing the total death toll to nine. The outbreak itself, however, was eliminated weeks ago. </image:caption>
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