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D.C. Witness Staff
- May 7, 2020
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The number of DC Jail inmates who are being isolated after testing positive for the coronavirus degreased by more than 20 cases from May 5 to May 7, according to the jail.
As of May 7, three more inmates tested positive for the virus. The inmates were all housed in the central detention facility (CDF) and are all male, ranging in age from 19 years old to 40 years old. Inmates who have tested positive for the virus since April 20 were all housed in the CDF.
A total of 34 inmates are in isolation from the coronavirus, as of May 7. There were 57 inmates in isolation because of the coronavirus on May 5.
The jail also noted that four inmates, who finished their sentences but also tested positive for the coronavirus, were released. According to DC Jail, the inmates were provided with personal protection equipment (PPE) and information on how to self isolate.
Inmates who could not self isolate were referred to the Department of Human Services for temporary housing at a site developed for isolation and quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the press release.
Four inmates, who were previously diagnosed with the coronavirus, are still being treated for their illnesses at a local hospital.