More Tarrant County jail inmates, staff positive for coronavirus, but recoveries rise
The number of Tarrant County jail inmates who have tested positive for the coronavirus has increased, but so has the number of recovered inmates.
The number of inmates still diagnosed with COVID-19 is 55, while 50 who tested positive with the disease have recovered, according to Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office figures.
Meanwhile, the number of jail staff diagnosed with COVID-19 has grown from 18 to 29 since May 1, while the total jail population has increased from 3,385 to 3,473 in the same span. Six jail staff members have recovered, a news release from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said.
“We firmly believe that the dedication to professionalism and adherence to the directions being given to curtail the influence of active COVID-19 cases will ensure that we successfully conquer this pandemic,” Lt. Jennifer Gabbert said in a news release.
All positive COVID-19 inmates are in quarantine and being treated by JPS medical staff, the release said.
The total number of Tarrant County Jail inmates had dropped to 3,312 on April 24.
This story was originally published May 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
