The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) was informed via self-reporting that one staff member at Holman Correctional Facility out of ten staff members around the state have tested positive for COVID-19 as of 12 p.m. on Friday, August 7.
These individuals promptly self-quarantined under the direction of their healthcare provider.
The ADOC’s Office of Health Services (OHS) has initiated investigations to determine which, if any, ADOC inmates or employees may have had direct, prolonged exposure to these staff members. Upon completing the appropriate due diligence, OHS will advise any staff with direct exposure to contact their healthcare providers and self-quarantine as advised.
One hundred forty COVID-19 cases among ADOC staff and contracted staff remain active. One hundred ninety staff members who previously self-reported a positive test have been cleared by medical providers to return to work.
Currently, ADOC’s OHS is awaiting final laboratory results on 160 pending tests.