Health officials have confirmed the source of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the South Bronx has been addressed, marking a critical step in containing the public health threat. The bacteria responsible for the illness, which causes severe pneumonia, was traced to a specific water system, and measures have been taken to eliminate it. Residents and officials are being urged to remain vigilant as investigations continue to ensure no further cases emerge. The announcement follows weeks of testing and containment efforts aimed at preventing wider spread.
Source of South Bronx Legionnaires' disease cluster has been eliminated, health officials say CBS News
