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One more staff member infected at Sheridan prison; 5 test positive since pandemic began

IDOC cases 4/15/20


SHERIDAN- A fifth staff member of a LaSalle County prison has tested positive for COVID-19.   The Illinois Department of Corrections released the data Wednesday.   This latest infection at the Sheridan Prison comes after it was announced the Illinois National Guard would be sending soldiers to the facility to assist with medical care.   The facility currently has 10 inmates who tested positive for COVID-19.   Statewide 121 staff members and 145 inmates have fallen ill with the Coronavirus.

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