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New Hampshire homeless man with TUBERCULOSIS roams city streets

A New Hampshire man with active tuberculosis refused treatment and prompted a court-ordered isolation plan.
A Merrimack County judge ordered Forbes to isolate at a fixed place and accept medical observation for 30 days.
If Forbes does not comply, he could be held in contempt of court and jailed.
Officials noted prior exposure concerns linked to homeless clinics and correctional facilities in 2025.
DHHS has provided tuberculosis testing and contact-tracing services to exposed individuals.
Officials explored outpatient housing or jail as possible isolation options before settling on a prison facility.
Forbes was intercepted at a court hearing on unrelated charges before the latest isolation step.
Public health officials are weighing legal options to balance safety and liberties in enforcement.
The case reinforces ongoing TB exposure concerns in homeless and prison settings in New Hampshire.
State health officials continue testing and monitoring as the primary strategy moving forward.

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