Legionnaires' disease outbreak skyrockets to 14 cases in 2 NYC neighborhoods

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases. Health officials are currently testing local cooling towers to identify the source of the bacteria.
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Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal respiratory illness, making the rapid identification of environmental sources critical for public safety.
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