New York is currently battling the outbreak of Legionnaires disease due to which five people have died, reports news agency AP. The health officials have confirmed that more than 66 people have fallen ill over the past month due to the outbreak.
The New York City Health Department announced Tuesday that Legionella bacteria have been detected in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings, all of which are now being cleaned and disinfected. Officials are still investigating to determine the exact source of the outbreak.
