May 16, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS Twenty-six active tuberculosis cases have now been linked to a Grand Forks outbreak that came to light in October, state health officials reported Thursday. Continue Reading
December 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Two new cases of active tuberculosis have been identified in the Grand Forks area, bringing the number of active cases to 15, the North Dakota Department of Health reported today. Continue Reading
November 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Whether Grand Forks should have a new courthouse was a big issue 100 years ago. So was tuberculosis. Continue Reading
November 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The Grand Forks Public Health Department, North Dakota Department of Health, Grand Forks School District and others are handling a tuberculosis outbreak with science-based effectiveness and dispatch.
Kudos to them for their measured and professional response. Continue Reading
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November 15, 2012 in WDAZ
Tuberculosis testing on the first group of students and staff at Phoenix Elementary was reviewed today. Of the 52 tests read, one, which was a staff member, came back abnormal. Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Health officials are continuing to monitor the outbreak of tuberculosis in Grand Forks County announced last week, said Public Health Director Don Shields on Monday.
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November 9, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Eight cases of active tuberculosis, including a student at Phoenix Elementary School, have been diagnosed in Grand Forks County, health officials said today. Continue Reading
September 18, 2012 in West Central Tribune
AUSTIN, Minn. Hormel Foods has confirmed a worker at its plant in Austin has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Continue Reading
January 16, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
It’s not the first time highly resistant cases like this have been seen. Since 2003, patients have been documented in Italy and Iran. It has mostly been limited to impoverished areas, and has not spread widely. But experts believe there could be many undocumented cases. Continue Reading
January 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Parks Canada has issued a request for proposals for tests in Riding Mountain National Park citing a “serious threat” to the livestock industry. The park in western Manitoba is home to just over 2,000 elk and officials estimate about four per cent are infected with the contagious respiratory illness. Continue Reading
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