5 Inmates in Marion County Detention Center Test Positive for Covid-19

5 inmates at the Marion County Detention Center have tested positive for the Coronavirus in the past week. According to a statement from Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace, on Monday an inmate was tested for the virus after exhibiting symptoms and received a positive result. After that, an immediate two-week quarantine for the entire housing unit began and DHEC was notified. They tested the remaining inmates in the unit on Tuesday and four more came back positive. Wallace also added that the Detention Center is doing all they can to keep inmates and staff members safe.