A cooling tower at Yankee Stadium has been identified as one of ten facilities in the South Bronx potentially linked to a recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Health officials are investigating the source of the bacterial infection, which spreads through contaminated water mist. The discovery raises concerns about public health risks in densely populated urban areas. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to remain vigilant for symptoms.
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