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Nunavut declares tuberculosis outbreak in Arviat
Number of cases low at the moment, but 'immediate actions' necessary, says health department
CBC News · Posted: Feb 12, 2025 10:58 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
Nunavut's chief public health officer has declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Arviat.
In a public health advisory Wednesday, the territory's health department said the number of cases is low at the moment, but didn't specify how many cases of active and latent tuberculosis have been identified.
The situation "has required immediate actions to stop further spread and safeguard the health of the community over the long term," it wrote.
The hamlet on Hudson Bay is home to about 2,800 people. The department said a response plan is already underway to test immediate contacts and others living in the homes of those affected, as well as high-risk individuals in the community...
Nunavut declares tuberculosis outbreak in Arviat
Number of cases low at the moment, but 'immediate actions' necessary, says health department
CBC News · Posted: Feb 12, 2025 10:58 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
Nunavut's chief public health officer has declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Arviat.
In a public health advisory Wednesday, the territory's health department said the number of cases is low at the moment, but didn't specify how many cases of active and latent tuberculosis have been identified.
The situation "has required immediate actions to stop further spread and safeguard the health of the community over the long term," it wrote.
The hamlet on Hudson Bay is home to about 2,800 people. The department said a response plan is already underway to test immediate contacts and others living in the homes of those affected, as well as high-risk individuals in the community...