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More cases in York County Jail outbreak

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The York County Sheriff Department is reporting additional cases of coronavirus as the York County Jail continues to manage their outbreak. Photo: clipart.com

The York County Sheriff Department is reporting additional cases of coronavirus as the York County Jail continues to manage their outbreak.

One additional Corrections officer tested positive bringing the total to nine. Also, four inmates tested positive and they have been moved to the medical unit. All inmates were asymptomatic.

York County Sheriff, William King Jr. said that additional testing of inmates and remaining staff will occur today and Monday.

The county says they will continue to coordinate their response with the Maine CDC.

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