India, July 20 -- New York City health authorities have verified a third fatality associated with the ongoing cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

In a Sunday evening update, the New York City Health Department reported that a total of 74 cases have been linked to the outbreak, while investigations are still underway. As of July 19, eight individuals have also been hospitalized. The outbreak has been traced to the Upper East Side areas of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville.

"It is with great sadness that I report a third person has died in connection with the Legionnaires' disease community cluster on the Upper East Side. Our hearts are with their family and friends as they mourn their loss. Out of respect for ...