11 deaths linked to Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, city says

UPPER EAST SIDE (WABC) -- The city announced two more deaths linked to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, bringing the toll to 11.

The total case count has also risen to 94.

The outbreak was first identified early last month, forcing dozens of buildings across three zip codes to clean and disinfect their cooling towers.

The health department says the last case was diagnosed more than six weeks ago and there is no longer a risk of exposure.

City Council Speaker Julie Menin says the next hearing on Legionnaires' disease is Wednesday.

Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.