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14 tuberculosis cases in Nain a 'significant concern' in wake of death
High concentration of infected people unusual for Newfoundland and Labrador
CBC News Posted: May 14, 2015 10:43 AM NT Last Updated: May 14, 2015 12:29 PM NT
A recent spike in tuberculosis in the northern Labrador town of Nain, including one recent death, is emerging as a concern for health authorities.
Since October, there have been 14 confirmed cases of TB in Nain, with a total of 16 reported in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region.
"For one community, that's quite a high number," said Dr. David Allison, chief medical officer of health for Eastern Health...
14 tuberculosis cases in Nain a 'significant concern' in wake of death
High concentration of infected people unusual for Newfoundland and Labrador
CBC News Posted: May 14, 2015 10:43 AM NT Last Updated: May 14, 2015 12:29 PM NT
A recent spike in tuberculosis in the northern Labrador town of Nain, including one recent death, is emerging as a concern for health authorities.
Since October, there have been 14 confirmed cases of TB in Nain, with a total of 16 reported in the Labrador-Grenfell Health region.
"For one community, that's quite a high number," said Dr. David Allison, chief medical officer of health for Eastern Health...