Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Linked to New Hampshire Resort

Five cases traced to contaminated cooling tower in Lincoln; health officials urge vigilance for symptoms.

Five people contracted Legionnaires' disease in June and July after visiting the area near the RiverWalk Resort in Lincoln, NH.
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services identified a cooling tower as the source of the Legionella bacteria.
The cooling tower remains in operation during remediation, posing ongoing risk within a half-mile radius.
Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, appearing 2-14 days post-exposure.
Older adults, smokers, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.