A growing health concern is gripping New York City as the death toll from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak has now risen to six. The bacterial infection, typically spread through contaminated water, has been linked to several cooling towers in the city. Authorities are scrambling to contain the outbreak, which has also left dozens of people hospitalized. As the number of cases continues to climb, officials are urging residents to take precautions to avoid exposure, particularly in areas where the outbreak has been reported.
Legionnaires’ death toll rises to 6 in New York City outbreak WRIC ABC 8News
