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.

New York City officials gathered Thursday to address the growing concern regarding the cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Central Harlem. As of Thursday afternoon, three people had died of the disease.

Adults who have been in the affected area since late July with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough or difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical attention, health officials say.