ETCHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A tuberculosis patient who failed to take precautions to avoid spreading the illness will be tracked by GPS and could go to jail if he violates court orders requiring him to remain isolated.
Champaign County Circuit Judge John Kennedy imposed those conditions on 20-year-old Clasance Botembe (CLAY-sahnce bo-TEM'-bay) on Wednesday.
Health officials and prosecutors say Botembe failed to take precautions to avoid spreading the disease. Court records say his girlfriend got TB after being exposed to him.
Botembe is being treated at home. He, the judge and others wore masks during the hearing.
Botembe will be isolated for 30 days. He could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor if he defies the judge's order.
(This version CORRECTS day of court action to Wednesday sted Tuesday; APNewsNow.)
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