Measles outbreak confirmed at Arizona immigration detention center
A measles outbreak has been confirmed at an immigration detention facility in Arizona, with seven reported cases.
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The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have confirmed a measles outbreak at the Florence Detention Center located in Pinal County, Arizona. Coverage from KGUN 9, KOLD, AZ Family, and the Arizona Daily Star emphasizes the confirmation of the outbreak, while KJZZ specifically reports that seven cases have been identified at the facility.
Future developments will depend on further reports from the facility and government agencies regarding the status of the outbreak.
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Quick answers
Where is the outbreak located?
The outbreak is at the Florence Detention Center in Pinal County, Arizona.
How many cases have been reported?
According to KJZZ, there are seven reported measles cases.
Who confirmed the outbreak?
The outbreak was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Coverage (6)
- Measles outbreak hits Florence Detention Center KVOA · 3h ago
- 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
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