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Measles outbreak at Arizona immigration detention center
Arizona Daily Star • • health
Key Points:
- Seven active measles cases have been confirmed at the Florence Detention Center in Arizona, leading to quarantines and suspension of non-legal in-person visitation to prevent further spread.
- ICE Health Services Corps is managing the outbreak with quarantine measures, while CoreCivic, which operates nearby facilities, reports no confirmed cases but follows CDC protocols for testing and monitoring.
- Arizona has seen a surge in measles cases, with 108 confirmed this year and a total of 330 since 2025, mostly among unvaccinated individuals, reflecting a nationwide trend of increasing measles infections due to declining vaccination rates.
- Advocacy groups criticize the detention centers for inadequate medical care and poor living conditions, citing overcrowding, medical neglect, and extended detention times beyond intended short-term stays.
- Reports highlight serious health risks for detainees, including cases like a diabetic asylum seeker who suffered worsening health due to lack of medication access, underscoring ongoing concerns about detainee welfare.
