A tuberculosis outbreak at a Long Beach hotel led to 14 confirmed cases, with 170 more likely exposed. The outbreak impacted a population with challenges like homelessness and medical comorbidities.
The outbreak, isolated to a specific population, prompted a public health emergency declaration to allocate resources for containment. The Health Department contacted those at risk, emphasizing the low general public risk.
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