MAINE, USA — An inmate at the York County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19.
The unidentified male was arrested Wednesday. He was asymptomatic, and the COVID screening tool did not raise any concerns. Jail protocol required him to be tested and Thursday, the test came back positive.
Staff that may have been in close contact with the affected man are being tested and other staff may voluntarily opt to be tested.
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