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Maine inmate coronavirus testing limited to Windham prison

Maine inmate coronavirus testing limited to Windham prison

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WINDHAM, Maine (AP) The Maine Department of Corrections says it doesn’t intend to expand coronavirus testing beyond the Maine Correctional Center in Windham.

So far, there were no additional positive tests after an inmate at the prison fell ill with COVID-19 on Sunday.

As of Wednesday, 148 samples from inmates and staff had been tested and another 39 were pending. More samples will be taken from additional staff and inmates on Thursday and Friday, officials said.

Health officials worked to determine who had come into contact with the individual in recent days, and test results will guide further steps to prevent the spread of the virus, said Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty.

Over the past several months, the Department of Corrections has taken steps to deal with the pandemic with enhanced cleaning measures and the suspension of all visits from family and friends.

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