Health officials demand access to Aurora ICE facility over tuberculosis case
Health officials are demanding access to the Aurora ICE detention center following a tuberculosis outbreak involving at least 12 detainees.
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Public health authorities in Colorado have requested entry into the Aurora ICE detention center to investigate a tuberculosis outbreak. Officials report that at least 12 detainees have been sickened by the condition.
Coverage from Colorado Public Radio, The Colorado Sun, The Guardian, The Denver Post, and KDVR notes that a private company managing the facility has blocked previous attempts at an investigation. There is mounting pressure on the Colorado Attorney General to compel the facility to cooperate with health inspections.
State officials have set a deadline of Friday for the center to permit access to inspectors. Further updates depend on whether the facility grants entry by that date or if legal intervention is required to proceed with the investigation.
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Quick answers
What is the status of the tuberculosis outbreak?
Reports indicate that at least 12 detainees at the Aurora ICE facility have been sickened.
Why have health officials been unable to investigate?
According to coverage from The Colorado Sun and other outlets, the private company operating the facility has blocked access to health officials.
Is there a deadline for the facility to comply?
Yes, Colorado health officials have set a deadline of Friday for the detention center to open its doors to inspectors.
Coverage (5)
- Pressure on Colorado AG to force Aurora ICE detention center to allow a tuberculosis investigation Colorado Public Radio · 1d ago
- Investigation into possible tuberculosis spread at Aurora ICE facility blocked by private company, health officials say The Colorado Sun · 1d ago
- Tuberculosis outbreak at Colorado ICE jail sickens at least 12 detainees The Guardian · 1d ago
- Colorado health official gives Aurora detention center until Friday to open doors to inspectors in tuberculosis probe The Denver Post · 1d ago
- Health officials demand access to Aurora ICE facility over tuberculosis case KDVR · 1d ago
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