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In response to recent COVID-19 impacts stemming from the Omicron surge, the Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) has prioritized key actions related to the health and safety of employees and people in custody by continuing to maintain modified visitation polices, booking restrictions, and PPE requirements that have been in place since early in the pandemic.
Along with the surge in COVID cases in the general public, a surge in cases occurred in the DAJD inmate and staff population as well. More than half of the total COVID-19 cases at King County jails have occurred since mid-December 2021, which is true for both staff and people in custody. Fortunately, during the pandemic, DAJD has reported no deaths and only two people in custody have been hospitalized thanks to the critical efforts taken by the department.
“Health and safety are our top concerns at the jails, and throughout the pandemic DAJD has taken all available steps to follow public health guidance and ensure that everyone in our facilities can be there safely,” said Executive Constantine. “We are committed to doing what’s best for our frontline employees, people in custody, and visitors, including the attorneys and other professionals who serve the jail population.”
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