Last week, the Will County Adult Detention Facility became aware that an inmate who had been in custody since February might have spread Covid to other inmates within the facility.  The male inmate had recently been sentenced and had been housed for five days within a housing unit before being transported to the Illinois Department of Corrections.  Upon his intake at IDOC, he was given a rapid Covid test and tested positive.  The inmate displayed no symptoms while at the ADF. 

   On the same day, all inmates within the housing unit were tested for Covid.  Thirty-eight inmates tested positive and thirteen tested negative.  All inmates who were exposed to the virus are being isolated within the ADF and will remain on quarantine at least for the CDC’s recommended fourteen days.  All positive cases are being treated and closely monitored by the facility medical doctor.   Currently, all positive cases are mild with no serious underlying conditions. 

   The Will County Sheriff’s Office and the Adult Detention Facility remain steadfast following the state guidelines and are working closely with the Will County Health Department.