Nearly 60 people have become sick and two have died in an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City. Health officials there issued an alert on July 30 warning residents of Central Harlem who have flu-like symptoms to see a health care provider immediately.

By LAURA UNGAR An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has killed three people and sickened more than five dozen since late July. City health officials link the Central Harlem

Three individuals have now died this week in a rapidly expanding cluster located in central Harlem, Manhattan, according to the New York City Health Department. At least 64 other people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since July 25.