India, July 28 -- Several cases of Legionnaire's disease were reported in Harlem, New York, over the weekend, prompting the city health authorities to launch an inquiry and advise residents to exercise caution.

According to the officials, no fatalities have been reported so far, but five cases of the possibly fatal pneumonia-like disease have been detected in the Manhattan area in recent days.

In a statement, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Toni Eyssallenne advised anyone in New York who is experiencing flu-like symptoms to immediately get in touch with a healthcare professional.

"Legionnaire's disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early," Eyssallenne stated. "But New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, th...