Long Beach Faces Public Health Emergency Amid Tuberculosis Outbreak

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel has led to a public health emergency, with 170 potential exposures but a low risk to the general public.

One death and 14 infections linked to a tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel housing vulnerable populations.
Health officials have declared a public health emergency to mobilize resources and enhance response efforts.
Approximately 170 people have been identified as potentially exposed to the tuberculosis bacteria.
The outbreak is largely confined to a specific group with high barriers to healthcare access, including homelessness and mental health issues.
Screening and treatment efforts are underway, with health authorities expecting an increase in identified cases and contacts.