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Coronavirus Pandemic: Denver Jail Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19

DENVER (CBS4) - An inmate inside the downtown Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19. Jail officials say the inmate, who was not identified, has been isolated in the medical unit.

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Denver Health medical professionals are monitoring the inmate.

City officials say any inmate who feels flu-like symptoms are referred to medical staff for evaluation.

On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis announced 414 Coloradans have been hospitalized, and 51 people have died.

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