Measles spike in federal detention facility reaches the Texas public, records show
A measles outbreak in a Texas federal detention facility has spread to the public, infecting at least four El Paso residents who worked at the facility. The outbreak highlights the public health risks associated with housing federal detainees, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates.
A measles outbreak in a Texas federal detention facility has infected at least four El Paso residents. The residents, who worked at the West Texas Detention Facility, were diagnosed with measles in February. The facility, located in Hudspeth County, holds US Marshals Service detainees, including immigrants who may be transferred to ICE custody. The outbreak has raised concerns about the risk of disease transmission to the broader community. El Paso public health officials confirmed 13 measles cases in a nearby immigration detention facility. The Department of Homeland Security has not responded to questions about the outbreak, including how measles entered the facility and how many vaccine doses have been administered.
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