Long Beach, California Declares Public Health Emergency Over TB Outbreak

CNN (5/3, Howard) reported, “An outbreak of tuberculosis has led to a public health emergency in Long Beach, California.” On Thursday, “City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis declared a public health emergency...in response to the outbreak, according to a city announcement, and the declaration is expected to be considered for ratification by the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday.” So far, “the city health department has identified about 170 people who have probably been exposed to tuberculosis. But overall, ‘the risk of TB for people who live, work, study or visit in Long Beach remains very low,’ the announcement said.”