Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Chicago Migrant Shelters
City officials and health departments respond as concerns over public health and political fallout arise.
- Health officials in Chicago report a small number of tuberculosis cases at migrant shelters, with no substantial public threat identified.
- Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes city's response to tuberculosis and measles among migrants, calling for standard American immunization requirements.
- Lopez warns that the crisis could alienate core Democratic voters, particularly Black and Latino communities.
- Contact tracing and treatment efforts are underway for the reported tuberculosis cases.
- The outbreak follows recent measles cases in Chicago's migrant shelters, raising concerns about vaccination and public health policies.