Harlem Legionnaires' disease outbreak prompts health alert
New York City health officials are investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, with five confirmed cases in ZIP codes 10027, 10030, 10035, and 10037. The disease, a severe pneumonia caused by inhaling contaminated water vapor, has no reported deaths so far, but residents are urged to watch for symptoms and seek prompt medical treatment. The city is testing local water sources, especially cooling towers, to identify the source of contamination.