A judge ordered law enforcement to arrest a Pierce County woman if she does not start tuberculosis treatment — or prove she is not contagious — by Friday, March 3.
More than a year ago, she was ordered to remain isolated at home to keep her from spreading the bacterial infection. A Health Department spokesperson stated it is not clear why the woman is refusing treatment and testing.
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Today’s court order authorized arresting the woman for involuntary detention, testing, and possible treatment. The spokesperson told KIRO Newsradio that the woman is not believed to be a significant
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