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San Diego County Investigating Possible Tuberculosis Exposure at Sycuan Casino
January 4, 2022
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EL CAJON, Calif.—San Diego County is investigating a possible tuberculosis exposure at Sycuan Casino where a person recently diagnosed with tuberculosis may have exposed patrons and employees, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced on Jan. 4. According to the health agency, the dates of exposure were from April 1 to Dec. 9, 2021….
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