Five Dead in NYC as Officials Still Can't Find Source of Deadly Legionnaires' Outbreak A deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City has claimed five lives and left 72 people sick, yet officials are still struggling to pinpoint the source of the infection.
The Health Department's inability to identify the origin of the outbreak raises disturbing questions about the city's ability to protect its residents.
The discovery of Legionella bacteria in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings serves as a stark reminder that upscale neighborhoods are not immune to public health risks.