A health investigation has identified cooling towers near a major sports venue and a hospital as potential sources of Legionnaires’ disease exposure in a recent outbreak. Authorities are examining the facilities to determine whether contaminated water systems may have contributed to cases in the area. The probe follows reports of respiratory illnesses linked to the bacteria, which thrives in warm water environments like cooling towers. Public health officials are urging residents with symptoms—such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath—to seek medical attention promptly.
Cooling towers near Yankee Stadium, hospital flagged in Legionnaires probe NBC New York
