A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in the Bronx has prompted New York City health officials to order the immediate cleaning of linked cooling towers by the end of the week. The directive follows investigations into the outbreak, which has raised concerns about public health risks tied to contaminated water systems. Authorities emphasize the urgency of the cleanup to prevent further spread of the potentially deadly pneumonia-like illness. Residents and officials are being urged to remain vigilant as inspections and mitigation efforts continue.
Cooling towers linked to Bronx Legionnaires' disease cluster must be cleaned by the end of Monday, NYC officials say CBS News
