Third inmate with COVID-19 dies at Belmont Correctional Institution

Posted: May 19, 2020 / 10:57 AM EDT / Updated: May 19, 2020 / 01:30 PM EDT

St. Clairsville, OH (WTRF)- According to Belmont County Deputy Health Commissioner, Rob Sproul, a third inmate has dies at the Belmont Correctional Institution.

No patient information was given.

As of May 19, 100 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 while 100 of those inmates are in isolation.

44 inmates have recovered from COVID-19.

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