Measles Hits Detention Center

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has locked down a detention center in South Texas after a measles outbreak. It’s not like they had a choice – two detainees already have the disease. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the cases on Saturday.

What’s Being Done

The Dilley Immigration Processing Center is now under lockdown. It’s a necessary move, but it’s also a pretty big deal. The center’s got a lot of people in close quarters, which is a recipe for disaster when it comes to infectious diseases like measles. Don’t expect the lockdown to be lifted anytime soon – not until the outbreak is under control, anyway.