Measles outbreak confirmed at Arizona immigration detention center
Health officials and DHS confirm a measles outbreak at an ICE detention facility in Pinal County, Arizona.
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A measles outbreak has been confirmed at the Florence Detention Center in Pinal County, Arizona. According to reporting from KJZZ, the facility has reported seven cases of the virus.
Coverage from KGUN 9, KOLD, and the Arizona Daily Star emphasizes that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE have officially confirmed the outbreak at the site. AZ Family also reports on the confirmation of the health crisis at the Pinal County facility.
Further developments will depend on official updates from DHS and ICE regarding the status of the outbreak and the number of affected individuals.
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Quick answers
Where is the measles outbreak located?
The outbreak is at the Florence Detention Center, an ICE facility in Pinal County, Arizona.
How many cases have been reported?
KJZZ reports that there are seven measles cases at the facility.
Who confirmed the outbreak?
The outbreak was confirmed by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Coverage (5)
- Arizona ICE facility reports 7 measles cases KJZZ · 3h ago
- DHS confirms measles outbreak at Florence Detention Center KGUN 9 · 3h ago
- Measles outbreak at ICE facility in Florence KOLD · 3h ago
- ICE confirms Measles outbreak at detention facility in Pinal County AZ Family · 3h ago
- Measles outbreak confirmed at Arizona immigration detention center Arizona Daily Star · 3h ago broke it first
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