A student diagnosed with tuberculosis attended classes without proper clearance from a doctor, according to Charleroi Area School District officials. The district said the student was isolated and sent home after realizing they were in school without authorization. Thorough cleaning of the areas where the student was isolated took place. Local health officials later determined no public health action was necessary for the district.
The incident comes amid rising tuberculosis cases worldwide, with 8.2 million people diagnosed globally in 2023, according to the World Health Organization. The US is not among the top five countries responsible for the increase. The school district is monitoring the situation and working closely with health authorities to ensure student and staff safety.
Source: https://abc45.com/news/nation-world/pa-student-diagnosed-with-tuberculosis-attends-school-without-clearance-district-says-pennsylvania-charleroi-area-school-district-public-health-pittsburgh