The spokesman told Fox News that out of 6,000 migrants
currently residing in the city, over a third of them (2,267) are being treated
for health-related issues.
There are three confirmed cases of tuberculosis, four cases
of HIV/AIDS and four separate cases of chickenpox, the spokesman said.
At least 101 migrants have lice and multiple instances of
skin infections, the department’s data shows.
There’s also a threat of Hepatitis outbreak due to
unsanitary conditions, the spokesman said. The thousands of migrants are being
sheltered at the Benito Juarez Sports Complex near the San Ysidro U.S.-Mexico
Port of Entry, despite the place being capable of providing for 1,000 people.
The location also has only 35 portable bathrooms. A sign
reading “No Spitting” was put up, as coughing and spitting by migrants are
rampant in the shelter.
SOME MIGRANT CARAVAN MEMBERS SELF-DEPORTING AS FRUSTRATION
GROWS IN TIJUANA
Tijuana Mayor Juan Manuel Gastelum said Tuesday that the
city has enough money to assist the migrants only for a few more days, with the
city saying it’s spending around $30,000 a day.
“We won’t compromise the resources of the residents of
Tijuana,” Gastelum said during a press conference. “We won’t raise taxes
tomorrow to pay for today’s problem.”
TIJUANA MAYOR SAYS $30,000-A-DAY FUNDING FOR MIGRANTS IS
ABOUT TO RUN OUT
Amid the problems and dire living conditions, some migrants
are reportedly self-deporting. Approximately 80 self-deported Tuesday while
another 98 were deported by Mexican immigration officials for their involvement
in Sunday’s demonstrations that turned violent.
Others have chosen to accept offers of temporary work and
asylum from Mexico, yet most still remain committed to entering the U.S.
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