The New York City Health Department announced on Friday that it was investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in part of the Bronx.
At least four people have been diagnosed with the illness since May 9, with more results still pending. The cluster was found in the Highbridge section of the Bronx (10452 and 10456 ZIP codes) as well as surrounding communities.
No deaths have been associated with the cluster, the health department said. Water from all cooling tower systems in the area is being sampled by the health department as part of the investigation.
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia that is caused by the Legionella
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