Health officials demand access to Aurora ICE facility over tuberculosis case
Health officials are battling for access to a private Aurora ICE facility following a tuberculosis outbreak that has sickened at least 12 detainees.
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Health officials in Colorado are demanding access to the Aurora ICE detention center to investigate a tuberculosis outbreak. At least 12 detainees have fallen ill. The investigation is currently being blocked by the private company managing the facility.
Coverage from The Guardian, The Colorado Sun, and the Denver Post emphasizes the tension between health inspectors and the private entity. Reports from Colorado Public Radio and KDVR highlight the pressure being placed on the Colorado Attorney General to force entry for the probe. A Colorado health official has given the Aurora detention center until Friday to open its doors to inspectors.
The outcome depends on whether the facility complies with this deadline or if legal intervention by the AG is required.
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Quick answers
How many people are affected by the outbreak?
At least 12 detainees have been sickened by tuberculosis.
Why is the investigation being delayed?
Health officials state that the private company managing the Aurora ICE facility has blocked the investigation.
What is the deadline for the facility to grant access?
A Colorado health official has set a deadline of Friday for the 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 · 2d ago
- Investigation into possible tuberculosis spread at Aurora ICE facility blocked by private company, health officials say The Colorado Sun · 2d ago
- Tuberculosis outbreak at Colorado ICE jail sickens at least 12 detainees The Guardian · 2d ago
- Colorado health official gives Aurora detention center until Friday to open doors to inspectors in tuberculosis probe The Denver Post · 2d ago
- Health officials demand access to Aurora ICE facility over tuberculosis case KDVR · 2d ago
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