Public health officials are investigating whether cooling towers in the Bronx may be connected to a recent cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases. The disease, caused by inhaling bacteria from contaminated water mist, has raised concerns about environmental sources in urban areas. Authorities are examining nearby facilities to determine if they pose a risk to residents. Residents in the area are being advised to stay informed as investigations continue.
Cooling towers potentially linked to Bronx Legionnaires' disease cluster identified cbsnews.com