Tuberculosis Cases at Migrant Shelters in Chicago

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Health officials in Chicago, Illinois, have reported cases of tuberculosis at migrant shelters. The Chicago Department of Public Health is taking necessary precautions to treat and contain the disease. Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez criticized the city's sanctuary policy for ignoring public health concerns related to mass immigration.

Key Points

  • 10-20% of residents of Central and South America have latent TB infection
  • CDPH assigns nurse case managers and conducts contact tracing for active TB cases
  • Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez criticizes the city administration for ignoring public health concerns related to mass immigration

Pros

  • Chicago Department of Public Health is actively managing cases of tuberculosis among migrants
  • TB is curable with antibiotics and not highly infectious

Cons

  • Lack of transparency regarding the exact number of TB cases among migrants in Chicago
  • Criticism of Chicago's sanctuary policy for potential public health risks