A Washington State judge has issued an arrest warrant for a woman who has repeatedly refused medical treatment for her active and contagious case of tuberculosis. During the 17th court hearing on the matter, the unidentified Tacoma woman again refused to comply with a court order to either isolate herself or go through testing and treatment, Ars Technica reported, noting that the woman’s objections to the proposed treatment are currently unknown. Health officials in Washington state set to arrest a woman with tuberculosis after they said she has been avoiding treatment or isolation for over a year. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department condemned the woman for refusing to isolate and treat herself, accusing her of “knowingly, willfully, and contemptuously violat[ing] this court’s orders,” Ars reported. Upon the woman’s arrest, she will be held until health officials have decided that her condition is no longer a threat to herself or the public.

Source: ABC News March 04, 2023 06:44 UTC