1 person died, 9 hospitalized, and public health emergency declared due to tuberculosis outbreak in a single-room occupancy hotel in Long Beach.
1 person died and 9 hospitalized due to a tuberculosis outbreak in a single-room occupancy hotel in Long Beach, prompting the declaration of a public health emergency. The outbreak is restricted to a "distinct population" with significant barriers to care, including homelessness, housing insecurity, mental illness, substance abuse, and serious medical comorbidities. As of April 29, 14 cases were associated with the outbreak, with 170 people likely exposed. The general risk to the public remains low.
May 02, 2024
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