The
state Department of Corrections said the system is going into “lockdown” until at least Jan. 15 because of a rise in COVID-19 among staff. This brings a halt to plans for a resumption of inmate visitation in some facilities.
The department release:
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Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves notified Department leadership on Wednesday, December 30, that in response to a recent increase in staff COVID-19 cases, all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities will immediately enter into lockdown status. On Tuesday, 192 DOC employees were positive for COVID-19 and on leave. Facilities will remain locked down until at least January 15, 2021. The need for an extension will be evaluated at that time.
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