Adults In Custody Test Positive For COVID-19
- 02/02/21
INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: January 29, 2021
REPORTING DEPUTY: Undersheriff Travis Snyder
DETAILS:
On January 26, 2021, some of the AIC's (Adults in Custody) began to report feeling flu-like symptoms. Per procedure, the individuals were separated from the general population and tested for COVID-19. On the morning of January 29, 2021, staff were notified of six positive test results.
The Public Health Department was notified immediately, and a plan was formulated to test the entire AIC population and staff with BINAX rapid tests. After the inclusive testing process, the jail was notified of nineteen additional positive results.
On February 2, 2021, all AIC’s and staff present were tested again with BINAX rapid tests. This testing process resulted in five additional positive results.
At the recommendation of public health officials, all AIC’s and staff will be tested on February 8, 2021 utilizing a PCR test. Once those test results are known, future testing needs will be determined.
The facility has been placed on modified programs until containment and treatment can be verified to decrease the further chances of exposure. The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work with Public Health officials to ensure health and safety of all AIC’s and staff.
Adults In Custody Test Positive For COVID-19
- 02/02/21
INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: January 29, 2021
REPORTING DEPUTY: Undersheriff Travis Snyder
DETAILS:
On January 26, 2021, some of the AIC's (Adults in Custody) began to report feeling flu-like symptoms. Per procedure, the individuals were separated from the general population and tested for COVID-19. On the morning of January 29, 2021, staff were notified of six positive test results.
The Public Health Department was notified immediately, and a plan was formulated to test the entire AIC population and staff with BINAX rapid tests. After the inclusive testing process, the jail was notified of nineteen additional positive results.
On February 2, 2021, all AIC’s and staff present were tested again with BINAX rapid tests. This testing process resulted in five additional positive results.
At the recommendation of public health officials, all AIC’s and staff will be tested on February 8, 2021 utilizing a PCR test. Once those test results are known, future testing needs will be determined.
The facility has been placed on modified programs until containment and treatment can be verified to decrease the further chances of exposure. The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work with Public Health officials to ensure health and safety of all AIC’s and staff.
