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Coronavirus In Michigan: Cases Surge In State Prisons

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MICHIGAN (CBS DETROIT) - Coronavirus cases are surging in state prisons.

According to The Detroit News, a Michigan corrections officer has died from the coronavirus.

Prison officials are reporting at least 141 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.

A Macomb County Jail inmate also tested positive for COVID-19.

Macomb County Sheriff says the inmate has been in isolation since March 29.

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First published on April 1, 2020 / 10:08 PM EDT

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