Report: COVID-19 lockdowns could lead to disastrous rebound in tuberculosis infections

Report: COVID-19 lockdowns could lead to disastrous rebound in tuberculosis infections

by WorldTribune Staff, May 6, 2020 Coronavirus lockdown orders may lead to a worldwide rebound in tuberculosis infections, the effects of which could persist for years, new research showed. Social distancing mandates and stay-at-home orders will make it impossible for health care workers to test vulnerable populations and for patients to access ongoing treatments for […]