​Pinellas Sheriff's Jail Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

CLEARWATER, FL — The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has learned that three inmate records specialists at the Pinellas County Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The first specialist to contract the virus last worked at the jail on May 28, and did not display any symptoms while at work.

Through daily staff assessments and screenings, two additional inmate records specialists were identified with symptoms and it was determined that those specialists may have had contact with the specialist that originally tested positive.

Both specialists were tested and have received positive results for the coronavirus. All three specialists work in the same area and on the same shift.

The area where these employees work was immediately quarantined and the work space was thoroughly disinfected.

In addition to the inmate records specialists, a social worker at the jail and two detention deputies have also tested positive for the coronavirus. Due to possible inmate exposure, any inmates who may have had contact with the detention deputies have been quarantined and inmates with symptoms will be tested.

Nine inmates who were exposed to the social worker or showed symptoms have been tested and are in respiratory isolation pending their test results.

Additionally, on June 8, a deputy assigned to the North District Station tested positive following exposure while off duty. That deputy has also been quarantined.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will continue the mitigation measures it has in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.