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With Nearly Half Of Stillwater Inmates Diagnosed With COVID, Families Voice Their Frustration And Concern

At one point in October, 607 inmates had the virus, along with 62 staff members.

By Liz Collin

October 27, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Stillwater Prison is on medical lockdown after nearly half of the inmate population tested positive for COVID-19.

At one point in October, 607 inmates had the virus, along with 62 staff members. Two inmates and one employee are hospitalized. The Department of Corrections says the rest have minor symptoms or none at all.

Find out what's happening in Stillwaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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