As Massachusetts provides coronavirus vaccines to those incarcerated, COVID upticks are reported in some local jails. Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott reported 73 positive tests among prisoners last week and said one detainee is hospitalized. Sixteen other prisoners are recovering from the virus, so 89 prisoners at the Dedham facility are now positive. He said those who tested positive are quarantined and receiving medical attention. "The Norfolk County Sheriff’s office continues to keep the health and safety of inmates and staff at the forefront of our work," McDermott said in an emailed statement. "We continue to follow DPH and CDC guidelines which include the wearing of masks by both staff and inmates, regular deep cleaning and sanitization of the facility, and encouraging both staff and inmates to vaccinate."