​Pinellas Detention Deputy Tests Positive For Coronavirus

CLEARWATER, FL — On Saturday, April 4, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office learned that a detention deputy who worked at the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater tested positive for the coronavirus.

The deputy last worked at the jail on March 19, and the Florida Department of Health identified two days of concern during which the deputy could have spread the virus.

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The Department of Health conducted an investigation and identified the inmates and staff members the deputy came into contact during those two days.

All inmates and staff that were identified were assessed and screened, and all have no symptoms.

Since it's now past the 14-day window for the coronavirus symptoms to appear, the DOH believes there is no reason for concern about those inmates and staff members. According to the DOH director, anyone the deputy came in contact with would show signs and symptoms.

The deputy is recovering and will remain out of work for the foreseeable future.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will continue its protective measures already in place at the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater.

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