Tuberculosis outbreak at Colorado ICE jail sickens at least 12 detainees
Summary
At least 12 detainees at a federal immigration jail in Colorado have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). Those infected and others in the facility are quarantined together, some without air conditioning during a heatwave, raising concerns about health and safety conditions.Key Facts
- Twelve detainees at a Colorado ICE jail have contracted tuberculosis recently.
- All 88 detainees in one housing unit were tested for TB, and the positive cases increased from one to twelve in a few days.
- Infected and non-infected detainees remain quarantined together in the same area.
- The air conditioning in the pod broke during a heat advisory with temperatures around 96°F (36°C), and fans were provided instead.
- Some detainees receive TB medication twice daily.
- The facility is run by Geo Group, a private company contracted by the government.
- A previous TB outbreak occurred at the jail in April 2023.
- Local Congressman Jason Crow has frequently visited and monitored the facility to ensure detainee safety and transparency.
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