County Says Tuberculosis Cases at Otay Mesa Detention Center Weren’t Reported Within 24 Hours
Inspectors said two tuberculosis cases were not reported on time, and they found other medical-care gaps during an eight-hour review.
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The Otay Mesa Detention Center, where detainees have reported problems with water quality, food, and medical care. (File photo by Lillian Perlmutter/Times of San Diego). Read this article in English. Following an attempt to inspect the Otay Mesa Detention Center in February, the county released a public report on Monday detailing the facility's conditions. According to the report, conditions during the inspection generally met recommended state…
County says tuberculosis cases at Otay Mesa Detention Center weren’t reported within 24 hours
A county inspection found two tuberculosis cases that were not reported as required, along with other medical concerns. Officials said there is no known current risk of TB spread from the cases.
Blocked From Inspecting Otay Mesa Detention Center, County Officials Release Report on Its Conditions – Citing TB Illnesses and Neglect
City News Service - Times of San Diego / August 11, 2026 Following an attempt to inspect the Otay Mesa Detention Center in February, the county released a public report Monday detailing conditions in the facility. The conditions during the inspection were generally within recommended state standards for detention facilities, areas of concern in the findings included an individual who was not provided a needed medical device 18 months after admis…
SAN DIEGO — Following an attempt to inspect the Otay Mesa Detention Centre in February, the county published a public report on Monday detailing the conditions of the facilities. According to the report, conditions during the inspection were generally in line with the state standards recommended for detention centres. Among the deficiencies identified was the case of a person who was not provided with a medical device necessary 18 months after a…
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