A second person has succumbed to a mysterious outbreak of Legionnaires' disease on Manhattan's Upper East Side, prompting health officials to intensify their investigation into the source of the deadly bacteria. The cluster of cases has raised concerns about the safety of local water systems, with officials from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene scrambling to determine the cause of the outbreak. As the death toll rises, residents are left wondering if their tap water or other environmental factors may be to blame for the surge in Legionnaires' cases. Health officials are urging anyone who may have been exposed to seek medical attention immediately.


2nd death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster, health officials say  CBS News