A Rutherford Correctional Center offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital.
“We are working hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons. The health and safety of the staff and the offender population continues to be our top priority,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons.
The offender tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 14. He was hospitalized on Jan. 17. His condition worsened, and he died on Feb. 7.