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Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Edmonton’s inner-city
By News Staff
Posted November 13, 2025 6:20 pm.
A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has been declared in Edmonton’s inner-city.
The outbreak was declared on Thursday afternoon by Primary Care Alberta’s (PCA’s) tuberculosis program and the Edmonton Zone Medical Officers of Health.
Two people were confirmed to have the same strain of TB in the inner-city in October, and officials have since confirmed 12 cases to date.
Health officials say the outbreak is not considered a risk to the general public at this time and that contact tracing is being carried out and all exposed individuals will be contacted by PCA...
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Edmonton’s inner-city
By News Staff
Posted November 13, 2025 6:20 pm.
A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has been declared in Edmonton’s inner-city.
The outbreak was declared on Thursday afternoon by Primary Care Alberta’s (PCA’s) tuberculosis program and the Edmonton Zone Medical Officers of Health.
Two people were confirmed to have the same strain of TB in the inner-city in October, and officials have since confirmed 12 cases to date.
Health officials say the outbreak is not considered a risk to the general public at this time and that contact tracing is being carried out and all exposed individuals will be contacted by PCA...