Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam says precautions are in place at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility to aid in protecting staff and inmates from COVID-19.
The plan includes increased medical screenings, increased education and awareness for both inmates and staff, and increased sanitation efforts throughout the entire Sheriff’s Office.
If a flu-like case should arise, deputies and staff will work with the facility’s medical provider and the Washoe County Health District to ensure that proper precautions are followed.
Sheriff Balaam said the plan also outlines procedures staff will follow should there be a need to quarantine inmates as a result of the virus.