Authorities offer testing after Nain, N.L., death likely caused by tuberculosis

NAIN, N.L. — Health authorities are saying the death of a Labrador youth is likely due to tuberculosis. 

The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services issued a statement Thursday stating there is a “strong indication” the bacterial illness caused the death.

An obituary said a 14-year-old youth from Nain died on Sunday, March 18, but health officials aren’t confirming the age or name.

Authorities are now tracking down people who had close contact with the youth and a public health nurse is contacting those individuals to offer them testing for the presence of the bacteria.