"Tuberculosis Outbreak Confirmed in Chicago Migrant Shelters"

A 5-year-old girl at a Chicago migrant shelter tested positive for tuberculosis, one of a "small number" of confirmed cases among migrants. City officials declined to specify the exact number of cases. The girl's father, unable to afford an ambulance, expressed concern about the shelter's ability to provide adequate medical care. While the Chicago Department of Public Health emphasized that there is no outbreak and the risk to the public is low, experts noted the challenges of managing tuberculosis in crowded shelters. With concerns about infectious diseases spreading, migrants are calling for better communication and care from shelter staff.