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Chickenpox case detected in immigrant detained at Victorville federal prison
Busloads of immigration detainees arrive earlier this month at the federal prison facility in Victorville.
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Chickenpox case detected in immigrant detained at Victorville federal prison
More than 800 prison staff members at a federal facility in Victorville were notified this week that an immigrant detainee there has been diagnosed with chickenpox, according to a letter from the warden obtained by KPCC/LAist.
“Measures are being taken to identify and contain inmate contacts who are at risk for getting chickenpox,” the letter said.
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Chickenpox Just Showed Up At The Federal Prison In Victorville Holding Immigrant Detainees
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