A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.

The deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem continues to cause concern for those living in the area as more details about its origin are released.

At least 24 people remained hospitalized nearly two weeks after the cluster of Legionnaires’ disease was first detected in Harlem, with five zip codes affected, city health officials said.