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TB Scare: Pennsylvania Student Isolated, Community on Alert

1/15/2025

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A Pennsylvania high school student attended class while infected with tuberculosis, leading to their immediate isolation. Superintendent Ed Zelich reassured parents that no public health action was required after consulting health officials, despite earlier claims of no active cases in the district. The community remains on high alert as the situation unfolds.

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Story summary

A Pennsylvania high school student attended class while infected with tuberculosis, leading to their immediate isolation. Superintendent Ed Zelich reassured parents that no public health action was required after consulting health officials, despite earlier claims of no active cases in the district. The community remains on high alert as the situation unfolds.