The city’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, declared a public health emergency after one person died and nine others were hospitalized for tuberculosis. The Health Department’s tuberculosis control team identified 14 cases, and 170 people are now being screened after likely exposure to the virus.
The outbreak appears to be contained, and the risk to the general population is considered low. However, the health department conducts extensive screening and encourages anyone who may have been exposed or exhibits symptoms to seek medical advice immediately.Â
