Three people have died, and 83 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Central Harlem since July 25.

As of Thursday evening, there had been three deaths, which was the same number as the day before. However, the city’s Health Department said there were now 81 confirmed cases, up from 73 the day before.

An investigation is underway after 81 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in Harlem has left three people dead since late July.