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Bautzen Health Office Testing 140 Contacts After TB Case at Vocational School

Health officials describe limited contagion requiring close, prolonged exposure.

Overview

  • A student at the BSZ 'Konrad Zuse'—currently based in Kamenz—has a confirmed tuberculosis infection and is receiving medical treatment, with personal details withheld for data protection.
  • Precautionary screenings for approximately 140 identified contacts are scheduled for January 20–21 as part of routine containment measures.
  • Contact tracing includes links to the communal accommodation on Thomas‑Müntzer‑Straße in Hoyerswerda, reflecting close, longer‑term interactions rather than implying residence.
  • Classes continue at the school’s temporary Kamenz site, and authorities report no special action is required from the general public given the disease’s low transmissibility.
  • Local data show nine TB cases in 2025, twelve in 2024, and eleven in 2023 with hundreds of contacts tested each year, and results from the current screenings are pending.