90 inmates in precautionary quarantine at Jackson County Detention Center

Dozens of inmates are in quarantine at the Jackson County Detention Center due to positive COVID-19 cases in the facility.

According to Sheriff Darryl Forté, four inmates and eight non-inmates are positive for the virus.

That has caused another 90 inmates to be in precautionary quarantine.

The sheriff said that safety and security remain a priority for the facility.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Detention Center COVID-19 Update: four inmates have tested positive, eight non-inmates have tested positive and 90 inmates are currently in precautionary quarantine. Safety, security and wellness of all remain a priority. @JacksonCountyMO @KCMO pic.twitter.com/Yo1MfGzr5v

— Darryl Forte' (@sheriffforte) November 18, 2020