Long Beach health officials declare tuberculosis outbreak a public health emergency

Long Beach officials declared a public health emergency Thursday afternoon after one person died and nine others were hospitalized due to a tuberculosis outbreak in the city. The city’s chief health officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, said the outbreak was localized to a single-room occupancy hotel, which health officials declined to identify. As of Monday, a total of 14 cases had been identified.

It's unclear whether residents who were staying at the facility were moved out. The health department is authorized to provided temporary housing, food and transportation to those exposed, according to Davis. Tuberculosis treatment is also covered by the health department. Jennifer Rice Epstein, Long Beach Public Affairs Officer, said the first positive test was confirmed at a local hospital. Davis said the outbreak is currently isolated and the “risk to the general public is low.

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