More than three dozen inmates at the San Francisco County Jail are in isolation due to a COVID outbreak at the facility, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
In a statement, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office said there are 42 confirmed inmates with COVID in custody, with the highest numbers reported in County Jail No. 3 in San Bruno, which has the largest prison population.
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Authorities said 3.3% of the county’s jail population tested positive for the virus on Tuesday.
“Prison staff saw an increase in COVID cases last Thursday, June 20, and immediately took steps to test and separate infected individuals from the rest of the population. High-risk patients will now have regular COVID tests ordered,” the law enforcement agency said. said.
Inmates and prison staff – including peace officers, nurses and teachers – have been encouraged to wear N-95 or KN-95 masks, while testing kits are readily available.
“To prevent the spread of infection, staff are advised not to come to work if they are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, congestion, sore throat and body aches,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
