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(April 5, 2020 5:42 PM) The Michigan Department of Corrections is reporting as of today, there are 227 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at nine facilities throughout the state.

In Jackson, there are 98 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Parnall Correctional Facility and 7 at Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center/Duane Waters Health Center.  Of those 7, one is a transfer from Detroit Reentry Center and one is a transfer from Kinross Correctional Facility, following release from the hospital. 

Yesterday, the department reported the first COVID-19 death in the prison system, a prisoner from Parnall Correctional Facility.

The MDOC reports the loss of two corrections professionals in Detroit, who passed away after contracting coronavirus.

The department said, “Corrections staff are courageous. They never hesitate to help others in need, regardless of the situation, and show an unending commitment to protecting the citizens of our state safe.

“We mourn the loss of two corrections professionals, a corrections transportation officer and a word processing assistant at the Lahser Probation Office in Detroit, who passed away after contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).

“Their dedication to the safety of all Michigan residents will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”

The Michigan Department of Corrections has been added as a separate jurisdiction under the “Other” category in the daily MDHHS report of positive cases in the state. All other cases are reported by county.  MDOC cases are not included in the county cumulative numbers or in the numbers reported by the Jackson County Health Department.

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