World’s deadliest disease rips across California as clusters discovered at schools

Metro World’s deadliest disease rips across California as clusters discovered at schools By Nina Joudeh Published April 30, 2026, 12:52 p.m. ET California health officials are scrambling after tuberculosis exposures were confirmed at multiple schools as cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease continue climbing across the state. Fresno County officials confirmed a cluster at Justin Garza High School, where one active infection was found, though authorities did not specify whether the case involved a student or staff, according to ABC30. 5 Fresno County officials confirmed a TB exposure at Justin Garza High School, where one active infection was identified. ABC 30 5 An aerial view of Justin Garza High School, with a news chyron at the bottom reporting a tuberculosis exposure.

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