Northern California Casino Reports Contagious Tuberculosis Case

A case of contagious tuberculosis (TB) has been identified at the Cache Creek Casino Resort in Yolo County, Northern California, prompting a public health alert and contact tracing efforts by casino staff in collaboration with local and state health agencies. Health officials define close contact as being exposed for at least eight cumulative hours to the infected individual, and those identified will be notified and evaluated. Symptoms of active TB include a persistent cough lasting three weeks or more, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. While many people with TB have an inactive, non-contagious form of the infection, the disease remains serious and can be fatal if untreated. California has seen an average of over 2,000 TB cases annually since 2023, with more than 200 deaths per year, and the state's TB incidence rate is nearly double the national average. The casino has urged employees and recent guests, especially those with compromised immune systems, to consult healthcare providers promptly.