Utah State Prison enters 24-hour lockdown due to potential 2nd coronavirus outbreak - KSL.com

On Friday, another symptomatic inmate tested positive for COVID-19, after which staff immediately implemented containment protocols, executive director of the Department of Corrections Mike Haddon said.

Shortly after that, another symptomatic inmate at the Promontory facility tested positive for the virus.

The prison is collaborating closely with the state health department and the Unified Police Department, who are assisting in testing inmates.

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