MANCHESTER, KY (October 29, 2020) - UPDATE: Clay County Jailer Linda Smallwood is reporting that: The Clay County Detention Center now has more employees and an inmate that have tested positive for Covid-19.
In a statement released Thursday morning October 29, 2020 on her Facebook page, Jailer Linda Smallwood (left) said "Unfortunately, we now have Four Employees that was positive for COVID-19. We do have one inmate positive.
All precautions are being taken. All inmates are scheduled to be tested.
Do not call Jail for information!
We are working with a short staff and in a stressful situation.
I will update you as needed.
Work Release is suspended and no visitation at this time.
Please pray that this will pass quickly and everyone will be fine."
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