A deadly outbreak of tuberculosis inside a California hotel acting as a homeless shelter has led to at least one death. Health officials in Long Beach have consequently declared a public health emergency, according to Fox News Digital.
The sudden outbreak at an unnamed hotel has reportedly infected 14 people, resulting in nine people having to be hospitalized. The Department of Health and Human Services for Long Beach made the announcement on Thursday. The identity of the individual who died has not been revealed.
City officials announced that [t]he outbreak is currently isolated to a distinct population and the risk to the general public is low.”
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“The population at risk in this outbreak has significant barriers to care including homelessness and housing insecurity, mental illness, substance use and
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