The Health Department is currently investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the South Bronx. The Health Department is actively investigating and is testing water from cooling towers and other potential sources in the area to determine the source of the outbreak. New Yorkers with respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, chills and muscle aches, are advised to promptly seek medical attention.
Click here to read the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene’s press release.