Health officials demand access to Aurora ICE facility over tuberculosis case
Health officials are demanding access to a private Aurora ICE detention center following a tuberculosis outbreak that has sickened at least 12 detainees.
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An investigation into the spread of tuberculosis at an Aurora ICE facility is currently being blocked by a private company. Colorado health officials have issued a deadline of Friday for the center to allow inspectors inside to conduct a probe into the cases.
Coverage from The Guardian reports that at least 12 detainees have fallen ill. According to The Colorado Sun, KDVR, and The Denver Post, the refusal to grant access has led to pressure on the Colorado Attorney General to force the facility to cooperate.
Attention is now focused on whether the facility will open its doors by the Friday deadline or if the Colorado AG will take action to ensure the investigation proceeds.
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Quick answers
How many people have been sickened by tuberculosis at the facility?
According to The Guardian, at least 12 detainees have been sickened.
Who is currently blocking the investigation?
The Colorado Sun reports that a private company is blocking the investigation into the possible spread of tuberculosis.
What is the deadline for the facility to allow inspectors inside?
The Denver Post reports that health officials have given the center until Friday to open its doors.
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 broke it first
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