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County releases report on Otay Mesa Detention Center medical conditions
['City News Service']
NBC 7 San Diego
Following an attempt to inspect the Otay Mesa Detention Center in February, the county released a public report Monday detailing conditions in the facility.
WATCH HERE WATCH HEREAnother major area of concern was lack of responsiveness with County Public Health to coordinate tuberculosis-related cases.
"Tuberculosis requires immediate reporting and a coordinated response to identify exposed individuals, initiate appropriate treatment, and prevent further transmission," said County Public Health Officer Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan.
The county sued and a federal judge ruled San Diego Public Health has the authority to conduct a health and safety inspection of the center.
"The county brought this action against the facility operators to enforce state and local rights to inspect federal detention facilities.