30 people infected in Josephine County Jail COVID-19 outbreak
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office says 30 people have been infected with COVID-19 in its jail in southern Oregon.
The sheriff s office said Tuesday the outbreak at the jail in Grants Pass was discovered last week after some inmates reported flu-like symptoms.
Officials say the individuals were tested for COVID-19 with six positive cases as of last Friday. They say the county Public Health Department was notified and a plan was made to test the entire jail population and staff, resulting in 24 additional cases.
The sheriff s office says the facility has been placed on modified programs until containment and treatment can be verified to decrease the further chances of exposure.
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A judge on Tuesday ordered all inmates in the Oregon prison system to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)AP
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A judge on Tuesday ordered all inmates in the Oregon prison system to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations a move that should make prisoners immediately eligible for inoculation.
The preliminary injunction orders all Oregon Department of Corrections inmates be offered a vaccine as part of phase 1A, group 2, of Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccination plan putting prison inmates in the same category as people living in nursing homes and other congregate care settings.
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Another COVID-19 outbreak is being reported at the Josephine County Jail.
On February 2, 2021, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said over the last few days, several inmates reported flu-like symptoms. Those inmates were separated from the rest of the jail population and tested for COVID-19. Results came back with six positive cases.
The sheriff’s office said expanded testing of everyone in the jail, including staff, yielded 24 additional positive results.
“The facility has been placed on modified programs until containment and treatment can be verified to decrease the further chances of exposure,” deputies said. “The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work with Public Health officials to ensure health and safety of all AIC’s [adults in custody] and staff.”