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Shenandoah Valley correctional facilities continue to deal with COVID-19 outbreaks

Shenandoah Valley correctional facilities continue to deal with COVID-19 outbreaks
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By Simone McKenny | December 24, 2020 at 4:58 PM EST - Updated December 24 at 4:58 PM
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - As positive COVID-19 cases rise in the Shenandoah Valley, there is also a rise within local correctional facilities. Multiple jails and prisons are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks that have left hundreds of inmates infected and exposed to the virus.
Middle River Regional Jail
“Nothing, none of us can do anything about it. They are in the DOC’s hands. They are in the CO’s hands, mostly. It’s scary. It’s very scary,” said Nora Ramos-Martinez, a concerned family member.

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