Applying COVID Lessons to Today's Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Briefly

Five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the U.S. public health system continues to face challenges, as highlighted by recent outbreaks of infectious diseases like measles and tuberculosis. Notably, Kansas has reported a significant uptick in tuberculosis cases, including 68 active cases and 80 latent cases, primarily in urban areas. The report emphasizes the ongoing impact of the pandemic on public health strategies and serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities and demands for preparedness in dealing with emerging health crises.
The active cases of tuberculosis spiked dramatically, with Kansas reporting 68 active cases and 80 latent cases, indicating significant public health concerns.
Reflecting on the fifth anniversary of COVID's declaration as a pandemic, the public health system in the U.S. now faces new infectious disease outbreaks.
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