A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City. The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began in late July and the latest death was announced Monday night.

A fifth person has died amid Central Harlem's legionnaires' disease outbreak, New York City health officials said, as they continue to investigate the cluster.

A fifth person has died as a result of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, which has sickened more than 100, health officials said.