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Public Health Opens Tuberculosis Probe at Camp Nou Renovation

Health officials are testing 23 close contacts after a worker’s diagnosis, with an outbreak declaration contingent on confirming a second linked case.

Overview

  • A construction worker on the Spotify Camp Nou project tested positive for tuberculosis, triggering an investigation by the Barcelona Public Health Agency (ASPB).
  • Contact tracing identified 23 co-workers for screening, with three test results still pending, according to El País.
  • The ASPB says it will classify the situation as an outbreak only if at least two related cases are confirmed.
  • Union CCOO staged protests over alleged dismissals and working conditions; Barcelona says it collaborates with contractor Limak to ensure compliance with labor laws.
  • Barcelona is moving ahead with an open training session as an operational test for a phased reopening, capping attendance at 23,000 and reporting a sellout.