A growing health concern in New York City has claimed its third victim, as a Legionnaires' Disease outbreak continues to spread. The illness, caused by a type of bacteria found in water systems, has been linked to a cooling tower in a Manhattan neighborhood. According to officials, the outbreak has already infected dozens of people, with many more potentially exposed. As the city's health department works to contain the outbreak and identify the source of the contamination, residents are left wondering if they are at risk and what can be done to prevent further cases.
Third death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires' Disease outbreak NBC New York