Washington Woman to Be Arrested for Refusing Tuberculosis Treatment
Image: Puwadol Jaturawutthichai (Shutterstock)A Washington woman with tuberculosis who has refused treatment for over a year is set to be arrested as a result. According to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, the woman had repeatedly disobeyed court orders to stay isolated until she completed treatment. A local judge has now issued a warrant for her arrest this Friday, and officials plan to treat her at a nearby detention facility.In late January, the health department alerted the public toan ongoing active case!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…