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Case of tuberculosis confirmed at metro Detroit elementary school

Case of tuberculosis confirmed at metro Detroit elementary school
Posted at 5:00 PM, Nov 02, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-03 11:29:37-04

The Wayne County Health Department tells 7 Action News that they have confirmed a case of tuberculosis at a school in Taylor.

According to officials for the health department, the case of TB was confirmed at Clarence Randall Elementary School, which is off Pardee Rd. near Wick Rd.

We're told the health department is aware of the case and is conducting a full investigation.

The child is not attending the school, so the children at the school are not being exposed to TB.

Right now, the school has not commented on the situation.

Any family who has questions about their child being exposed to TB can call the Wayne County Health Department at 734-727-7078.

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