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36 new flu cases among immigrants detained in San Diego

Fourteen families, totaling 34 people, remain quarantined at a number of hotels in San Diego, according to authorities.

SAN DIEGO — Health officials announced Monday there were 13 new flu-like cases among undocumented immigrants being sheltered in San Diego.

A total of 23 flu cases were also reported on Saturday, health officials said.

Fourteen families, totaling 34 people, remain quarantined at a number of hotels in San Diego, according to authorities.

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Federal officials shut down a holding facility in McAllen, Texas after a flu outbreak there and began moving detainees to San Diego. The first transfers began arriving on May 19.

Hundreds of people currently are being housed at a migrant shelter in Bankers Hill operated by Jewish Family Services of San Diego and those immigrants have begun receiving health screenings. 

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