6th Detainee And A Correctional Officer Die Of Coronavirus At Cook County Jail, One Of Largest Outbreaks In The U.S. – Block Club Chicago

In total, 692 people connected to the jail have tested positive for coronavirus. Of that total, 404 are detainees, according to the sheriff’s office. As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, 215 detainees are currently sick, including 17 who are being treated at local hospitals. Another 183 have recovered and are being monitored at the jail. Six have died.

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