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(KAIR)--Four cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the Atchison County Jail.
According to a release from Sheriff Jack Laurie, testing for all inmates and staff was conducted Tuesday.
The release says the Sheriff’s Office has been in consultation with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding the situation, and three key steps have been implemented, including separation and segregation of inmates, additional testing, and diligent monitoring of staff and residents.
Laurie said it’s anticipated that the number of confirmed cases will rise “as the results from rigorous testing are announced.”
Currently, the Atchison County Jail is housing 48 inmates, while 13 officers and staff work at the location daily.
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