Health officials have ordered the immediate cleaning of 10 cooling towers in the Bronx after they were identified as part of a Legionnaires’ disease cluster. The directive follows investigations linking the contaminated systems to recent cases of the severe pneumonia-like illness. Authorities emphasize the urgency of the cleanup to prevent further spread, with all affected towers required to be disinfected by the end of the week. Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant as public health teams monitor the situation.
10 cooling towers linked to Bronx Legionnaires cluster must be cleaned by the end of Monday CBS News
