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Island Health confirms one case of tuberculosis in Victoria

Two hostels in Victoria were exposed in early March
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One person with tuberculosis stayed at two separate hostels in Victoria in early March. (File photo)

Two Victoria hostels were exposed to a case of tuberculosis, Island Health confirms.

The exposure happened in early March after one person tested positive for the contagious chest infection.

Island Health says anyone who may have been exposed, including staff and other hostel guests, have been contacted.

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At this time, Island Health says there’s a very low risk of exposure for the general public.

The two hostel sites could not be identified for privacy reasons.

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