FARMINGTON – More inmates at Davis County Jail have tested positive for Covid-19 as part of an ongoing outbreak, Davis County Sheriff’s officials said.
By Christmas Day, a total of 40 inmates had tested positive with one employee as well as in isolation. The first case of the jail was registered on December 18, since then the cases in the facilities have been steadily increasing.
Of the approximately 5,375 inmates in the prison, 83 live in the pod just like the first man infected with the virus, officials said in an earlier statement. According to man and quick tests, about 35 inmates live in the same housing unit, with 1 more people in the unit in December. Tested positive in 18, with 17 negative tests, some of which showed symptoms.
All positive inmates have been kept in solitary confinement and all open inmates have been kept separate for spread rescue, officials said.
Davis County Sheriff Kelly V. “We remain steadfast in our efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus throughout our facility, take a variety of precautions to reduce the risk and potential contagion, and implement a number of procedures,” Sparks said in an earlier statement. Sparks said in an earlier statement. “Given the length of time COVID-19 has been in the community, this is the first time that the steps we have taken are working to positively test our care and people in custody. At the same time, this incident reminds us that we are all One should be vigilant in sanitary measures, in the workplace and elsewhere. “
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