Tuberculosis outbreak declared public health emergency in Long Beach, but overall risk remains low, officials say
Long Beach Health officials declared a public health emergency on Thursday afternoon after one person died and nine others were hospitalized due to a tuberculosis outbreak. The spread was contained to one single-room occupancy hotel.
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Long Beach Declares Public Health Emergency Due to 'Surprising' Tuberculosis Outbreak
Long Beach health officials declare tuberculosis outbreak a public health emergency