5 elementary school students in Northeast Fresno have positive skin test for TB

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Five students at Wolters Elementary School in Northeast Fresno had a positive skin test for Tuberculosis.

The school district released a statement saying proper Health Department protocol was followed and the students were sent home. The families were told to have a chest x-ray done before the students can come back to school.

School officials said the kids were not showing any symptoms of Tuberculosis which include cough and fever.