A tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach, California, has been declared a public health emergency by health officials, as nine hospitalizations and one death have been reported to date.
The outbreak follows an uptick in TB across the entire state of California. More than 2,100 active cases of the disease were reported last year, which is 15% more than were reported in 2022. This marks a return to typical levels of active TB seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, when cases temporarily dipped.
"People who were staying at the hotel at the time or could have otherwise been exposed have been or will be contacted by the Health Department," the May 2 statement notes."Through the course of this investigation, staff have identified approximately 170 people who have likely been exposed to TB." By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The department is working to check the people who were potentially exposed to TB by assessing their symptoms, running blood and skin tests, and performing chest X-rays. They expect the"number of cases and contacts to increase" as the investigation unfolds.
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