DISINFO ALERT: "Closely Monitoring Situation" Tuberculosis Reported In Small-Town Charleroi, PA, Swamped By Haitians

Charleroi TB Case Used to Push Anti-Haitian Narratives

Claim: A tuberculosis (TB) case in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, is being falsely linked to an influx of Haitian migrants on social media.

Source: U.S. far-right influencers on X then picked up by Zero Hedge

Facts:

• A Charleroi Area High School student was diagnosed with TB weeks ago and returned to school without medical clearance.

• The district acted quickly by isolating the student, sending them home, and sanitizing the school.

• Health officials confirmed no further public health action is necessary at this time.

• Local media outlets made no mention of the student's identity.

  

  Dissemination Route: The claim linking the TB case to Haitian migrants originated with U.S. far-right influencers and was amplified by Zero Hedge—a financial news site that has previously been accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda by U.S. authorities.

  Goal: A single TB case doesn’t represent a public health crisis. This narrative is hijacking a public health issue to amplify hatred towards migrants and create distrust of immigrant communities while distracting from the real health response.

  Counter: We should rely on information from trusted health authorities, not social media influencer accounts. Always check with local health authorities for credible information and share accurate reporting.