"Legionnaires' Disease Cluster Spreads in New York City: Health Officials Confirm 54 Cases and 18 Hospitalizations. A growing health concern has emerged in the Big Apple as a Legionnaires' disease cluster continues to spread, with 54 confirmed cases reported by health officials. The outbreak, which has yet to claim any lives, has prompted authorities to investigate potential sources of the bacterial infection, which is typically spread through contaminated water systems. As the number of cases continues to rise, residents and visitors to the city are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from the highly contagious disease."


A Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City is growing, with 54 cases now confirmed, according to health officials. As of Friday, there were 18 people hospitalized and no deaths, according to the ...