Inmate From California Tests Positive For COVID-19
CALIFORNIA PRISON SYSTEM – The first inmate within California’s prison system tested positive for the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
According to an article from the Los Angeles Times, the prisoner is at California State Prison, Los Angeles County. In addition, five prison workers have also been infected with the disease.
Two were reported to be from California State Prison, Sacramento, one was at Folsom State Prison, and the rest were from the California Institution for Men in Chino.
The Prisoner in L.A . County was said to be in stable condition and being treated on site. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the prisoner reported feeling unwell and was placed in isolation.
He was tested on Friday and the results came back Sunday. However, the department did not disclose any information regarding the health of the infected workers.
Following the reports, the Prisoner’s movements are to be restricted while contact tracing other potential cases within the prison is underway.
Meanwhile, those deemed “at-risk” are to be quarantined for observation. Afterward, the department and the prison’s health care agency stated:
“We remain agile in response to any potential case of COVID-19 … with the top priority being the safety and protection of staff, the population, volunteers, visitors, and surrounding communities”
California had already suspended visitation, prison volunteer programs, educational activities, and started screening staff for the virus.
Prisoners who are over 60 years old have also been given priority in testings along with those who have chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems.
Currently, the coronavirus pandemic has infected over 337,300 people worldwide. Furthermore, it has caused the deaths of 14,641 individuals. Furthermore, 98,627 have recovered from the virus.
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