Florida health officials confirmed a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to gym exposure, contributing to the highest annual case count the state has seen in more than a decade.

In response to multiple Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks across New York, including a fatal cluster in Central Harlem, state lawmakers are taking decisive action to prevent future incidents associated with waterborne bacteria.

The recent Legionnaires’ outbreak in New York City, traced to cooling towers at Harlem Hospital, shows how even advanced facilities can become carriers of Legionella.