Washington state woman with tuberculosis finally arrested to receive treatment in jail

by KOMO Staff

Thu, June 1st 2023, 9:54 PM UTC

A photo showing the outside of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department in Tacoma, Wash. A woman with tuberculosis has been arrested for treatment in Tacoma. (KOMO){ }

A photo showing the courtroom where a judge issued a 17th order for a Tacoma woman with tuberculosis to self-isolate or get treatment. (KOMO)

This graphic shows the spread of tuberculosis bacteria in the human lungs. (Photo credit:{ } Ohio Dept. of Health)

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A photo showing the outside of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department in Tacoma, Wash. A woman with tuberculosis has been arrested for treatment in Tacoma. (KOMO)

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