"Rising Tuberculosis Cases in New York City: A Dual Challenge of Migrants and Covid Fatigue"
New York City is experiencing a significant surge in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with preliminary data showing a 20% increase compared to last year. The rise is attributed to factors such as Covid fatigue, with people avoiding clinics and treatments, as well as funding cuts resulting in the closure of the only TB clinic in Manhattan. The influx of migrants, who are at a higher risk of infection due to cramped housing conditions, is also a concern. TB cases in the city are at their highest level in over a decade, raising fears of the disease spreading to other areas of the country.